Indigenous Youth Development & Career Readiness Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Indian Center in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to support Indigenous high school youth in completing school, pursuing college, and entering the workforce. You will coordinate curriculum, deliver workshops, and engage with schools, parents, colleges, and partners.

The role requires coordinating events, maintaining youth records, and reporting outcomes, with duties that include evenings and weekends. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two years’ relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in youth development/youth services with proven ability to engage and motivate youth.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas, findings, and recommendations effectively with other team members, community members, and affiliated providers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and mentor skills.
• Strong ability to motivate high school youth and manage behavior problems in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of youth development to include base knowledge of youth and homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence as these areas relate to youth and their families.
• Knowledge of the social, educational, cultural and economic development and needs of urban American Indians.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry small parcels, packages and other items with a minimum weight of 25lbs, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle when necessary.
• Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Organize and collaborate with all PIC team members, school representatives, and community partners on implementation of program goals.
• Serve as a lead facilitator/presenter of provided curricula.
• Document and maintain youth participant records, in a confidential and timely manner, following all agency procedures.
• Prepare data as required for submittal of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and staffing for all youth programming including weekend and weekday evening events.
• Conduct program orientation through presentations, networking, and outreach events.
• Establish and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with high school youth. Supervise, motivate, and support youth participants while ensuring safety.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of youth participants in all activities.
• Works closely with Program Manager to maximize operational efficiencies and meet performance goals.
• Maintain and comply with agency confidentially requirements.
• Collaborate and work directly with Youth Development team members.
• Participate in scheduled external and internal meetings and trainings.
• Participate in other Phoenix Indian Center events, fundraisers, outreach opportunities, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Youth development

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Presenter/ public speaking

Motivation of youth

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Phoenix Indian Center in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to support Indigenous high school youth in completing school, pursuing college, and entering the workforce. You will coordinate curriculum, deliver workshops, and engage with schools, parents, colleges, and partners.

The role requires coordinating events, maintaining youth records, and reporting outcomes, with duties that include evenings and weekends. Strong communication and leadership are essential.