Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discount on child care and summer camp

Planning for your future with YMCA

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA seeks a Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator to empower youth through innovative technology programs across the Philadelphia area. The role focuses on coding, gaming, media creation, and AI/data science, with emphasis on equity and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities include facilitating sessions, coordinating events, recruiting diverse teens, and building partnerships with schools and local organizations while upholding safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development.
• Experience facilitating group work with teens in formal and informal learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily programming at YMCA Teen Tech Center and program partner locations.
• Deliver engaging sessions in areas such as coding, gaming, podcasting, film, graphic design, AI/data science, and music production.
• Support youth-led projects, skill-building activities, and creative showcases.
• Plan and execute events including community showcases, guest speaker sessions, tech site visits, and networking opportunities.
• Ensure safety and supervision during all sessions, workshops, and field trips.

Skills

Teens experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility evenings/weekends

Travel across Philadelphia area

Passion for youth and tech

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for our Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A combination of coursework and professional experience may qualify as equivalency
• Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development, using interactive and culturally responsive methods to engage middle and high school students
• Experience facilitating group work with teens in form and informal learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with youth, families, and partners
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple cohorts and project timelines
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences
• Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Philadelphia area
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Proven ability to build bridges and maintain partnerships across nonprofit, educational, and corporate sectors

The responsibilities we will trust you as our Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator:

Program Facilitation:

• Facilitate daily programming at YMCA Teen Tech Center and program partner locations
• Deliver engaging sessions in areas such as coding, gaming, podcasting, film, graphic design, AI/data science, and music production
• Support youth-led projects, skill-building activities, and creative showcases
• Plan and execute events including community showcases, guest speaker sessions, tech site visits, and networking opportunities
• Ensure safety and supervision during all sessions, workshops, and field trips

Student Recruitment & Community Outreach:

• Recruit diverse groups of teens into the TTC program through schools, community partnerships, and family engagement
• Lead information sessions to highlight TTC’s career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and creative benefits
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, tech professionals, higher education, and local organizations

Student Engagement & Mentorship:

• Create an inclusive, trauma-informed space that fosters creativity, exploration, and innovation
• Provide mentorship that connects students’ passions with real-world tech and career pathways
• Celebrate youth progress, showcase achievements, and nurture leadership development

Curriculum & Program Implementation:

• Implement and adapt TTC curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Integrate technical instruction with social-emotional learning and life skills development
• Coordinate with guest instructors, mentors, and industry experts for specialized programming
• Guide participants toward advanced certifications and credentials where available

Administrative & Program Support

• Maintain accurate program records including attendance, outcomes, and feedback
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, showcases, and field trips
• Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Participate in YMCA staff trainings, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing leadership team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.