EdGE Afterschool Lead - Machias

Position Summary

The EdGE Afterschool Lead Staff supports Mission Downeast initiatives that leverage education, leadership, experiential, outdoor activities, and mentoring-based programs to build youth engagement, aspirations, and resilience. This position works with a team of staff to facilitate EdGE afterschool programs with a focus on students in kindergarten through eighth grades. This role reports to the EdGE Afterschool Site Coordinator or EdGE Youth Development Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all EdGE afterschool participants
• Facilitate program and activities that engage youth
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to both staff and students
• Lead groups of students independently in various activities and programming
• Work as part of a team with other EdGE Afterschool staff to provide quality programming
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected
• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents
• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with and passion for working with youth
• Commitment to honoring, learning from, and contributing to the distinct coastal and island communities the Mission serves 
• Commitment to youth-development programming
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to diversity as source of strength and to valuing the dignity and worth of every person 
• Clear and kind communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative working style

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or job-related experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with students who come from rural backgrounds  
• Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve  
• Experience working with students in experiential education 

Special Qualifications and Certifications 

• Clean driver’s license 
• Background check required unless already employed by a school partner

Position Conditions and Requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to work in school spaces, outside in various weather conditions and, at times, in a noisy environment
• Ability to use computer or mobile device to clock in and out for time sheets

Physical Demands

• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to two hours at a time
• Able to move in a variety of positions for activities and games with children
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to program site

Compensation 
This is a part-time, non-exempt based on a variable work week. The rate of pay is $17.50 to $22 per hour based on experience.

To Apply
Please visit https://seacoastmission.org/employment/ or apply directly through our HR information system. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23