Description

Youth to Work Team Lead

Coastal Villages Region Fund is currently accepting applications for Youth to Work Team Leads to work at our Community Service Centers during the 2024 Youth to Work program. CVRF is committed to investing in the future workforce and leadership of our communities. Through various activities and achievements, young people learn to accept responsibility, gain leadership skills, discover career opportunities within their communities, and serve as role models to others. The YTW program seeks to equip each generation of youth in our communities with the means to contribute to future local economic development. The primary job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, assisting Community Service Representatives in the implementation of the YTW program, conducting local community service projects, gathering work experience, building cultural skills, and developing a report on YTW in the community. This position works closely with CVRF’s Community Service Representatives and requires a high degree of collaboration with fellow Youth to Work Team Members and Leads.

Specific duties include:

• Conduct cultural development projects
• Participate in the development and implementation of community service projects
• Provide mentorship to other YTW participants, and assist others with the completion of job responsibilities 
• Engage with college and career exploration events
• Develop community leadership skills
• Take daily photos and/or video of Youth to Work events
• Lead the development of a written and/or multi-media report about Youth to Work activities
• Arrive at work punctually and participate fully in required activities
• Other duties as assigned

This position reports directly to Community Service Representatives.

Starting Wage: $14.87/hr. – Status: Non-Exempt – Part-time

Requirements

Requirements:

Applicants must be between the ages of 16-19 years old and residing in a CVRF member community. In order to be considered, candidates must submit completed applications and must fully answer all essay questions. If selected for an interview, a candidate must submit a copy of their high school transcript, including their cumulative grade point average.

At least two complete seasons of Youth to Work participation or equivalent leadership experience is required. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is mandatory. Successful candidates must possess the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information. Some personal computer skills are desired, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, and the ability to create presentations. A high regard for accuracy and attention to detail are desired, along with strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

In order to successfully perform the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to effectively remain in a stationary position for varying periods of time, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, communicate with others in person, and move about inside the office. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Generally this position is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and fluorescent lighting. It requires the regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The physical requirements and work environment characteristics listed are representative of those that must be borne by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.