Youth Program Coordinator
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As the Youth Program Coordinator, you will provide essential support to the Green Team. You will be responsible for the coordination of youth programming and support with the planning and execution of community outreach as well as events. Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Manager, you will support efforts to educate Richmond youth and residents on environmental stewardship.
Groundwork Richmond seeks a Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) to lead the Green Team) in planning and coordination of projects, events, and programming. The YPC maintains communication with youth throughout the school year and especially during our busiest time in summer to provide paid opportunities for Richmond youth. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the YPC will help design curriculum for the Green Team and supervise them in the field. The YPC will also be responsible for the coordination of our Air Rangers program to engage youth in educating the community about air quality monitoring.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Green Team Coordination
Community Outreach and Education
Additional Responsibilities
This is a part-time position of 20-32 hours per week, but we are committed to flexibility in arranging work schedules to balance work and family responsibilities. When conditions permit, some travel may be required.
QualificationsRequired Skills
The following qualifications are considered mandatory in candidates for this position:
Groundwork Richmond seeks a Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) to lead the Green Team) in planning and coordination of projects, events, and programming. The YPC maintains communication with youth throughout the school year and especially during our busiest time in summer to provide paid opportunities for Richmond youth. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the YPC will help design curriculum for the Green Team and supervise them in the field. The YPC will also be responsible for the coordination of our Air Rangers program to engage youth in educating the community about air quality monitoring.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Green Team Coordination
- Implement/Supervise Green Team (GT) Education Programs
- Review and develop relevant educational curricula to compliment community revitalization work and the college & career readiness of GT members.
- Develops a positive relationship with individual GT members and monitors both the skill/concept acquisition of the GT as well as social & emotional integration of individuals with the GT and the GWR Mission
- Manage GT timecards and stipend checks
Community Outreach and Education
- Support the planning and execution of canvassing neighborhoods in Richmond to support our Urban Forestry program, Air Quality Management program, Groundwork Richmond events, etc.
- Identify, coordinate, and attend community tabling events
- Support with outreach materials
- Create social media posts
Additional Responsibilities
- Support with large community volunteer events
- Comply with GWR safety regulations, utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow GWR incident reporting procedures; observing risks and any safety related concerns to the attention of the Project Coordinator, Program Manager or Co-Executive Directors
- Ensure program and participants meet Covid-19 safety and prevention guidelines
- Maintains clear and consistent communication with GWR team, as well as GT participants, GT families, and community partners
- Submit monthly narrative reports
This is a part-time position of 20-32 hours per week, but we are committed to flexibility in arranging work schedules to balance work and family responsibilities. When conditions permit, some travel may be required.
QualificationsRequired Skills
The following qualifications are considered mandatory in candidates for this position:
- Commitment to the mission and values of Groundwork Richmond
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
- Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work - including leading youth on all day/overnight trips that
- include hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, bicycling, and being in nature
- Ability to approach TAY with a growth mindset attitude and provide trauma informed coaching
- 2 - 3 years experience working with teens/TAY
- Ability to use G-Suite for nonprofits platform
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- All Groundwork Richmond staff are mandated reporters and must comply with all related obligations and requirements
- Must be fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to employment