Part-Time Youth Development & Empowerment Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc. seeks a part-time Youth Program Assistant to help create a safe, supportive after-school environment for youth Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

You will participate in trauma-informed training, assist with daily programming, and support families and field trips in a caring, inclusive setting. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old with a passion for youth development, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm in high-energy situations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience working with youth preferred.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development, including trauma and its impact.
• Strong communication skills with a commitment to active listening and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Pre-Employment and Trauma-Informed Training, including practices that promote emotional safety and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure all youth are cared for, supervised, and supported in a way that promotes dignity and belonging.
• Encourage youth participation through respectful engagement, voice, and choice in programming activities.
• Build trust with families by warmly greeting caregivers at drop-off and pick-up, answering questions, and referring to a supervisor as needed.
• Assist in planning and implementing daily programming—including grant-funded activities—that are developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of all participants.
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe space that promotes consistency, predictability, and positive interactions.
• Support and engage during off-site activities and field trips, ensuring youth safety and meaningful participation.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and ongoing professional development trainings focused on trauma-informed practices, youth development, and inclusion.

Skills

Youth development

Trauma-informed care

Active listening

Cultural humility

Strong communication

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc. seeks a part-time Youth Program Assistant to help create a safe, supportive after-school environment for youth Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

You will participate in trauma-informed training, assist with daily programming, and support families and field trips in a caring, inclusive setting. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old with a passion for youth development, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm in high-energy situations.