eXtreme Youth Programs Advisor- Junction City School District

SHARE Foundation; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a part-time eXtreme Youth Programs Sponsor to manage prevention meetings and engage students in activities promoting social and emotional awareness. This role requires current employment at Junction City School District, excellent communication skills, and experience in youth programs. The candidate will facilitate events throughout the school year and maintain an active club. Flexibility to work outside regular hours is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth serving or prevention programs strongly preferred.
• Should have good manual dexterity to use computer keyboards.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise monthly prevention meetings and activities.
• Engage students in prevention efforts through various projects/events.
• Maintain an active club by recruiting and coordinating with SHARE Foundation.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Creativity

Planning and organizational abilities

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Current employment at Junction City School District

Teaching experience preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

eXtreme Youth Programs Sponsor - Junction City School District

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Description

The sponsor will organize and carry out monthly prevention meetings, activities and approved events throughout the school year that are centered around the club’s five pillars: community service, community outreach, drug-free education, drug-free activities, and social and emotional awareness. This is a part-time position during the school year. The candidate is expected to work outside regular school hours including occasional weekends.

Job Type

Part-time

Requirements

Current employment at Junction City School District is required. Teacher is preferred. Experience in youth serving or prevention programs with additional experience in marketing or communications is strongly preferred. Will consider other School District employees who have the preferred experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, networking, creativity, planning and organizational abilities required. Computer skills to include Excel, Word and Power Point.

Job Duties

• Recruit a minimum of 5 members at the beginning of the school year and continue throughout the year to keep an active club.
• Coordinate programming with SHARE Foundation’s eXtreme Youth Coordinator.
• Maintain a variety of documents including club’s activities account budget, field trip forms, photo release forms and attendance records for club meetings and events. This information will be provided to SHARE Foundation in a monthly report.
• Organize, facilitate and/or supervise weekly/bi-weekly member prevention meetings.
• Engage students in prevention efforts through four (4) projects/events throughout the academic year. Two (2) events during the fall semester and two (2) during the spring semester to include a potential one-day prevention conference. Projects can be a collaborative effort with other groups. Additional projects are acceptable.
• Attend and supervise students at the annual South Arkansas Teen Summit held in the Spring.
• Create flyers and posters for meetings and events which include time and location. Also, use the PA to help promote and publicize.
• Manage and post to the eXtreme’s social media accounts and school district websites.
• Keep eXtreme Youth Coordinator updated on school events such as parent meetings, health fairs, etc.
• Maintain positive relationships with students. Interact with students, school district staff, and SHARE Foundation staff in a respectful manner.
• Set goals with students to maintain purpose of the club, which is educate students on issues surrounding substance abuse/misuse, violence prevention and positive social & mental health.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of eXtreme Youth.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Light Work: Sitting/standing, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or 10 lbs. frequently

The minimum requirements of this position require this individual to:

• Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity to use computer key boards
• Have clarity of vision with/without corrective lenses

Other Requirements For Continued Employment

• Valid current driver’s license
• Must maintain current automobile insurance coverage at all times
• Must provide and use personal transportation
• Have and maintain clean motor vehicle report
• Have clean criminal back ground check
• Sex offender registry clearance
• Availability to work as scheduled during hours of operation

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management

EEO Statement

ALL SHARE employees are required to keep informed of and comply with the non-discrimination policy as stated: SHARE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. The President/CEO of the SHARE Foundation, has been designated to coordinate efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap or disability. This position is considered Safety Sensitive under applicable Arkansas laws pertaining to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. This position includes as part of the job duties performing life-threatening procedures and regularly working with controlled substances, foods, medicine and highly sensitive and confidential medical information. This position is one in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety of the employee and others, the employee must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while performing life-threatening procedures and working with controlled substances, foods, medicine and confidential medical information.