Program Assistant

Alfond Youth & Community Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Alfond Youth & Community Center is seeking a Program Assistant in Augusta, Maine, who is enthusiastic about youth development and enjoys working outdoors. The role involves assisting in planning and implementing programs for teens, leading various activities, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. With no prior experience necessary, this position offers training and is scheduled Monday to Friday after school, plus occasional weekends, requiring about 16 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist, lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, leading, and implementing programs and general activities.
• Provide high quality outdoor, educational, and recreational experiences for teens.
• Assist in the creation of a weekly programming schedule.
• Help in keeping daily attendance and meal records.
• Ensure the general safety of the club and its members.
• Act as a mentor to the teens by participating in programming appropriately.
• Suggest new ways to improve the club.
• Assist program management as needed.

Skills

Assist, lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities

Team oriented

Work independently with little supervision

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful, engaging experiences for teens in a supportive and energetic environment. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about youth development, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to make a positive impact. If you’re organized, team-oriented, and ready to learn, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a difference as a Program Assistant at the Augusta Teen Center!

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning, leading and implementing programs and general activities
• Provide high quality outdoor, educational and recreational experiences for teens
• Assist in the creation of a weekly programming schedule.
• Assist in daily programming activities.
• Help in keeping daily attendance and meal records.
• Ensure the general safety of the club & its members.
• Act as a mentor to the teens by participating in programing appropriately.
• Suggest new ways to improve the club.
• Assist program management as needed.
• Foster a work environment that’s inclusive, as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday after school and occasional weekends / 16 hours per week

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to assist, lead, plan, organize and implement program activities.
• Team oriented
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Knowledge / Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• No experience necessary. Will train.