Red Shield Youth Center Membership Clerk (7915)

THE SALVATION ARMY; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated coordinator to manage a comprehensive teen leadership program. The role emphasizes engaging activities, strong supervision, and community outreach to foster youth development.

Responsibilities include recruiting teen leaders, conducting interviews, and coordinating academic support with the Director of Education. Evening and weekend supervision is required; bilingual candidates are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in education, recreation, or related field.
• Two years of experience working with teens.
• Evenings and weekends required; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement teen leadership activities, workshops, and events.
• Ensure safety and drive program outcomes.
• Recruit teen leaders from center membership through outreach.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to select leaders.
• Coordinate academic support with Director of Education.
• Oversee day-to-day teen program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Community outreach

Program planning

Student tutoring

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: NSC-Durham Red Shield Youth Center - Durham, NC

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Recreation

Manages a comprehensive teen leadership program curriculum aligned with The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center values, incorporating themes like character development, civic engagement, and career exploration.

• Implements engaging activities, workshops, and events that cater to diverse teen interests and developmental levels.
• Ensures that programs are safe and drive outcomes.
• Identifies and recruits potential teen leaders from youth center membership through outreach and promotion.
• Conducts interviews and assessments to select participants who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to community involvement.
• Incorporates academic support and tutoring, in collaboration with Director of Education.
• Establishes objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.
• Oversees the provision of day-to-day teen program activities in accordance with established standard and goals.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalency in education, recreation, social services from an accredited college or university or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with teens
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position requires evenings and weekends as needed to supervise and respond to center needs and requirements, includes meetings, phone calls, texts and emails as needed.

Bilingual is highly preferred in this role.