PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide engaging project-based learning workshops to participants (ages 14-15) enrolled in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

REPORTS TO: Shaniqua Smith

SUPERVISES: N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to

· Attend a week-long training in June to prepare for Younger Youth (YY) summer workshop facilitation

· Partner with SYEP staff to co-facilitate two different YY groups and assist in the group’s development of a service-oriented project, utilizing a project-based learning practice model

· Travel with your participants to field trips across NYC over the summer

· Complete light administrative duties (e.g. recording workshop attendance, assisting administrative team with participant timesheets, preparing workshop supplies, etc.)

· Attend weekly professional development meetings and contribute to workshop curriculum development

· Perform office duties as necessary

II. QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma is REQUIRED. Some college experience in Human Services, Youth development, Social Work, Social Justice preferred.

· Previous youth work experience with adolescents, teens, and/or young adults on leadership development, service-learning, and/or college exploration

· Able to present themselves professionally at all times and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with teens, parents, and coworkers

· Enjoys working in a friendly, exciting and fast-paced environment

· Flexible and works well as part of a diverse team

· Highly dependable

· Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

· Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community

· Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, coworkers, and supervisors

· Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization

· Possess a strong belief in young people’s ability to grow and change

· Has a flexible personality, ready to switch tasks when asked

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

· All workshop facilitators will be working onsite at Sunset Park High School in classrooms

· Actively engage and interact with participants each day

· May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with participants

· Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

· May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building (e.g., field trips will happen rain or shine, etc)

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

· Workshop Facilitators will be interfacing with other SYEP staff, participants, worksites, and parents, therefore, will need to be comfortable being able to answer questions regarding the program and also report concerns to a supervisor.

· All staff should be considerate of our use of space. It is critical we maintain and respect the environment provided to us by our community partner.

VI. Timeframe: June 24, 2024 - August 19, 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Required)

Work Location: In person