CYD Program Specialist

YWCA of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA of Lubbock is seeking a part-time Community Youth Development (CYD) Program Specialist to support grant-funded youth programs. You will develop lessons, engage youth and families, manage enrollment, and coordinate guest speakers to meet program objectives.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with schools and community partners, mentoring support, and adherence to grant requirements. Position starts September 2026, 28 hours/week, and requires flexibility for evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in a related field is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to develop and present educational material for youth.
• Excellent networking skills to build partnerships supporting CYD's mission.
• Commitment to YWCA mission, vision, and policies.
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Frequent local travel; valid driver’s license required.
• Criminal history and FBI fingerprint checks required.
• Knowledge of legal and organizational requirements for serving youth safely.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans for youth.
• Facilitate and participate in program activities, providing guidance to youth.
• Maintain relationships with youth and families through communication and outreach.
• Determine participant eligibility; create/update participant files for grant compliance.
• Coordinate quarterly guest speaker sessions on Youth Leadership development.
• Partner with Mentoring Coordinator to identify students for CYD mentoring.
• Represent the program at youth fairs, community events, and outreach activities.
• Attend program and staff meetings and required trainings.
• Adhere to organizational policies including health, safety, confidentiality, and QA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CYD Site Coordinator and Grants Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Cultural competency

Professional appearance

Flexibility

Driver’s license

Background check

Microsoft Office

Canva

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

YWCA of Lubbock

Job Description

Community Youth Development (CYD) Program Specialist
(Position expected to start in September 2026)
Part-time (28 Hours)

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Job Summary

The Youth Program Specialist supports grant-funded youth development programs by delivering engaging lessons and activities that promote youth participation, leadership, and retention. This role builds relationships with youth and families, manages enrollment and compliance, collaborates with school and community partners, and supports mentoring, outreach, guest speaker coordination, and program documentation to achieve grant objectives and outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans for youth that are aligned with Grant Agreement andProject Work Plan.
• Build Actively facilitate and participate in program activities,providing consistent support, guidance, and encouragement to youth.
• Build and maintain relationships with youth/families through ongoing communication, follow-up, and outreach to encourage participation and retention.
• Determine participant eligibility in accordance with grant requirements;establish new participant files as needed or update existing recordsto ensuring compliance with the Grant Agreement.
• Coordinate quarterly guest speaker sessions focused on Youth Leadership development,in collaborationwith the Site Coordinator and school personnel to ensure effective planning and communication.
• Partner with the Mentoring Coordinator to identify studentswho may benefit from the CYD Mentoring Program; engage families, facilitate referrals, and support student participation.
• Represent the programat youth fairs,community events, andoutreach activities to promote CYD and support grant deliverables, as needed.
• Attend program,all-staff meetings, and requiredtrainings directed by the CYD Site Coordinator, Grants Management Director, or Executive Director.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, confidentiality, and quality assurance.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the CYD Site Coordinator andthe Grants Management Director.

YWCA of Lubbock

Job Description

Community Youth Development (CYD) Program Specialist
(Position expected to start in September 2026)

Part-time (28 Hours)

________________________________________________________________________________

Job Summary

The Youth Program Specialist supports grant-funded youth development programs by delivering engaging lessons and activities that promote youth participation, leadership, and retention. This role builds relationships with youth and families, manages enrollment and compliance, collaborates with school and community partners, and supports mentoring, outreach, guest speaker coordination, and program documentation to achieve grant objectives and outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans for youth that are aligned with Grant Agreement andProject Work Plan.
• Build Actively facilitate and participate in program activities,providing consistent support, guidance, and encouragement to youth.
• Build and maintain relationships with youth/families through ongoing communication, follow-up, and outreach to encourage participation and retention.
• Determine participant eligibility in accordance with grant requirements;establish new participant files as needed or update existing recordsto ensuring compliance with the Grant Agreement.
• Coordinate quarterly guest speaker sessions focused on Youth Leadership development,in collaborationwith the Site Coordinator and school personnel to ensure effective planning and communication.
• Partner with the Mentoring Coordinator to identify studentswho may benefit from the CYD Mentoring Program; engage families, facilitate referrals, and support student participation.
• Represent the programat youth fairs,community events, andoutreach activities to promote CYD and support grant deliverables, as needed.
• Attend program,all-staff meetings, and requiredtrainings directed by the CYD Site Coordinator, Grants Management Director, or Executive Director.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, confidentiality, and quality assurance.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the CYD Site Coordinator andthe Grants Management Director.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in a related field required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to both develop and present educational material to youth in an engaging and impactful way.
• Excellent networking skills with the ability to build long-lasting connections and partnerships that support CYD’s purpose.
• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise.
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Frequent local travel required; must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Knowledge of legal and organizational requirements for serving youth in safe and developmentally appropriate ways.
• Cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
• Work with youth and teens up to eight hours a day.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally work at outdoor and indoor events for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level varies between quiet and moderate.
• Pace varies between deliberate and moderate.
• Outdoor climate varies between cold and hot, including conditions such as wind, dust, and precipitation.