ServiceWorks Skills Trainer

Jersey Cares; Newark (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Cares is seeking volunteer Skills Trainers in Newark, NJ to mentor underserved young adults aged 16-24. As a Skills Trainer, you will facilitate 90-minute training sessions, supporting youth in achieving their college and career goals. This role requires training and facilitation skills, and you will work in a classroom-like setting with Service Scholars over an 8-12 week commitment.

The position supports skill development in communication, leadership, and program management, with a background check required at no cost. Flexible scheduling options are available.

Qualifications

• Experienced professionals and community members with training and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to mentor underserved youth ages 16-24.
• Ability to clearly articulate 21st-century skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 90-minute training modules for Service Scholars.
• Incorporate media and group discussions into training.
• Enter data on participation into client management database.

Skills

Training and facilitation skills

Communication

Leadership

Program management

Job description

Job Description

Through civic engagement, training and mentorship, underserved young adults in Newark, NJ will develop employability skills and move closer to their college and career goals. We are seeking professionals, like you, to participate as volunteer Skills Trainers. Who is a Skills Trainer? Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.

What will I do as a Skills Trainer?

• The Skills Trainer will work with Service Scholars in a classroom‑like setting and facilitate 90‑minute modules that incorporate media and group discussion.
• These trainings will consist of videos, interactive activities, and conversations that lead to defined targets and outcomes, including completing a capstone project.
• Facilitate 5+ modules, an average of once per week, lasting up to 90 minutes each.
• Clearly articulate concepts related to 21st‑century skills building such as communication, leadership, and program management.
• Enter data into our client management database regarding Service Scholar participation after each session.

What is the average time commitment for a Skills Trainer? A Skills Trainer will facilitate 90 minutes each week to a group of Service Scholars over the duration of a cohort, typically an 8‑12 week commitment. However, you can commit to a longer or shorter window of time, to meet your needs.

Note: This volunteer opportunity requires a criminal background check, at no cost to you.

Sign up for a training today or call Greg Tarnacki, ServiceWorks Program Coordinator at [phone] ext. 20 to learn more about scheduling a time or date that works for you.

Qualifications

Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.

Additional Information

This position is a volunteer position to support under‑served youth ages 16‑24 in either a high school or job training/GED situation in Newark. Scholars can be mentored via Skype, telephone, conference call, group chat, text or other means; however, we recommend you meet them in person during the course of the mentoring process.