Outreach Program Associate - Tuckahoe Region

ymcarichmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an Outreach Program Associate to support Enriching Learning programming in our community. This part-time role focuses on building relationships, coordinating logistics, and fostering safe, productive learning environments for youth and families.

Candidates with ESL experience and multilingual abilities are encouraged to apply; evening/weekend availability and willingness to travel between branch locations are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year related experience is required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience with computers and customer service preferred.
• Must be willing to work on projects with varying programming and reporting requirements.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining positive, authentic relationships with program participants, community members, staff, and community partners.
• Ensuring logistics of programming are appropriately prepared.
• Working to create a safe and productive learning environments.
• Communicating with parents and caregivers of youth involved in programs.
• Training and supervising volunteers during programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Tools

Computers

Job description

Outreach Program Associate - Tuckahoe Family YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional to serve as an Outreach Program Associate in our community-centered, Enriching Learning programming. At the YMCA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. To make that vision real, we are centering our strategy on three measurable experiences that predict thriving: Achievement, Relationship, and Belonging. The pay range for this part time position is $23-$26 per hour for up to 10 hours per week.

DUTIES of an Outreach Program Associate

• building and maintaining positive, authentic relationships with program participants, community members, staff, and community partners
• ensuring logistics of programming are appropriately prepared
• working to create a safe and productive learning environments
• communicating with parents and caregivers of youth involved in programs
• and training and supervising volunteers during programming

One of our core program areas is English as a Second Language with a strong emphasis on education, so experience in these areas is preferred. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS of an Outreach Program Associate

A minimum of one year related experience is required. Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and multi-tasking abilities. Experience with computers and customer service preferred. Must be willing to work on projects with varying programming and reporting requirements. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Requires the ability to travel to and between branch locations and event locations. Must be able to communicate effectively with others. May be required to lift up to 25lbs.

Who we are:

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.