ACE Program Summer Staff (Seasonal)

King Street Center, Inc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

King Street Center, Inc is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate activities and provide support for teenagers in grades 9-12 in Burlington, Vermont. This role involves planning events, ensuring communication among staff, and creating community partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience working with youth and managing programs. Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills are essential. The position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the community and youth participants.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience working with and supervising youth and teenagers.
• Experience developing group activities and program management.
• Ability to listen, plan, organize, and implement work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for teenagers in grades 9-12.
• Ensure solid communication among program staff.
• Create community partnerships to support program participants.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Program management skills

Behavior management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services or related fields

Job description

Classification: Non- exempt/hourly
Hours: 10:00-5:30, Monday-Friday
Location: Burlington, VT
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour

Position Overview:

To plan and coordinate activities, academic support and career exploration for teenagers grades 9th-12th in a safe, nurturing space that supports the participants in gaining self‑awareness, becoming empowered to make safe choices, and growing as individuals in the community.

Reporting Structure
Reports to: Officially reports to the Academic & Career Exploration (ACE) Program Director.

Be available for and attend the ACE program college trip to Boston, July 29-31.

Plan, develop, implement, supervise, and participate in daily activities and events for teenage participants in the King Street program.

Strategize with other ACE Program Staff to assess and improve upon program activities.

Provide a safe/positive environment and support kids who need additional social/emotional support.

Provide appropriate outreach to individuals and families participating in the Teen Programs.

Ensure solid communication among ACE Program Staff, and with other Agency staff, management, and the board of directors.

Participate in regular meetings with ACE Program Staff and other Agency program coordinators.

Create community partnerships with individuals and groups that will foster positive interaction with youth participating in the program, and with the Center overall. These include but are not limited to police, BHS faculty and staff, after school coordinators, alternative day program staff at the high school, and others who already play a role in the program participants lives.

Attend necessary administrative tasks to help document attendance, participation in the program’s activities, and other data as needed to facilitate the Development Director’s ability to write grants to sustain programming and introduce new programming.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this position title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in this position, nor does every position necessarily require these duties.

Physical Requirements/Conditions of Work

Work is conducted inside and outside during all seasons. Must be able to be physically active, participate in gross motor games, and move distances to neighborhood sites.

Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds.

Interaction with children and families.

Potential for injury from physical interplay with children, and for illness passed along from children.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge of: Youth and teen development. Community resources. Effective programming models.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills. Highly effective communication skills. Program management and development skills. Behavior management skills.

Ability to: Listen; plan, organize, and select methods; prioritize and implement work; exercise judgment in using sensitive information; think creatively and take initiative to mold, guide, reevaluate and enhance the program.

What You’ll Bring

Experience: 2 to 5 years experience working with and supervising youth in general and teenagers in particular; developing group activities; group process; program management; and working with children who exhibit disruptive and occasionally inappropriate behavior.

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services or related fields is a plus but not required.

King Street Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.