Purpose of the Position: Youth Engagement Specialists (near-peers between 18 years and 25 years) are trained to work with middle and high school-age youth (12- to 21-year-olds) in a re-engagement program for students who are not in school on school days due to suspension, online-only learning, or experiencing other barriers to regular school attendance.

Primary Tasks

● Participate in the overall planning of site procedures and programs, including identifying programs and services that could be offered in sites.

● Facilitate or co-facilitate activities individually or in small groups, including program set up and room clean-up.

● Assist with taking attendance, conducting check-in/check-out processes, conducting feedback surveys, and keeping records.

● Support learners onsite as a “near-peer” guide, demonstrating behaviors that build community and focus on developing new skills.

● Assist with outreach and marketing of the project.

● Participate in ongoing staff training and team building meetings.

Required Knowledge and Skills

● Ability to build working relationships with and be a reliable role model to youth from diverse and traditionally underserved populations, including young people from various cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.

● Ability to motivate, instruct, and lead a team of young people individually and in small groups.

● Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Able to multitask and prioritize tasks, sometimes under pressure.

● Ability to work with and contribute to a team.

● Ability to share their lived experiences effectively and appropriately.

● Ability to maintain records (paper and electronic) using established protocol to maintain confidentiality.

● Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and other online tools.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person