Program Aid/Specialist (ALL MIDLANDS COMMUNITIES)

Be GREAT Academy; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,220; Part time

Job summary

A community youth organization is seeking a part-time coordinator to plan and supervise after-school activities. Responsibilities include mentoring youth, maintaining safety standards, and organizing program resources. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a background in youth development. This role requires flexibility with hours, particularly between 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm, and a commitment to uplifting community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with youth.
• Comfortable working in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities.
• Provide guidance and role model for members.
• Maintain records of participants and program results.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of youth development

Bi-lingual in English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED or college degree

Job description

Overview

Classification: Part-time; Monday–Friday between 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm; 3–4 hours a day; $12.00–$12.50 per hour; August–May; summer hours vary in ALL MIDLANDS COMMUNITIES (Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Richland, Newberry, and Fairfield).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs. Promote the safety of members, quality of programs, and appearance of the Club at all times.
• Demonstrate and promote Core Values.
• Implement Curriculum.
• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas.
• Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits.
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process.
• Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance and program results.
• Mandatory First Aid/CPR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, local community leaders, schools and churches.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Understand the Club's philosophy, vision and goals.
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED or college degree. 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience. (Hourly rate depends on level of education/experience).

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions

After school/recreational settings that include being indoors/outdoors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support the organization's fundraising events and activities.