Teen Workforce Development Facilitator- Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on child care and camps

7 holidays throughout the year

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Teen Workforce Development Facilitator to inspire and guide teens across branches, schools, and community sites. You will deliver career readiness programming, mentorship, and real-world opportunities to help students plan their futures.

In this role, you’ll build partnerships with schools and employers, coordinate internships and job shadowing experiences, and ensure safe, inclusive environments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred. Relevant job training, apprenticeship experience, completion of a trade program, professional certification, or equivalent relevant work experience may also be considered
• 2+ years of experience working with youth, workforce development, education, career readiness, mentoring, youth leadership, or a related field
• Experience leading engaging programs, activities, workshops, or group discussions with teens. Ability to build positive relationships with students and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
• Experience in youth workforce development, career readiness, mentoring, or youth leadership. Experience supporting internships, externships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, or employer partnerships is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, and other basic digital tools used for communication, planning, and program coordination
• Familiarity with Greater Philadelphia career pathways, workforce development resources, educational opportunities, and community-based employment programs is a plus
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between schools, YMCA branches, employer sites, and community locations
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support youth programs, career events, workshops, and community activities

Responsibilities

• Lead Engaging Teen Workforce Development Programs: Bring career readiness to life by facilitating dynamic, hands-on programming at YMCA branches, schools, and community partner locations. Deliver interactive lessons in career exploration, social-emotional development, financial literacy, leadership, and workplace readiness. Engage students in resume building, mock interviews, goal setting, networking, and professional communication while preparing them for internships, externships, job shadowing, employment, and postsecondary opportunities. Prioritize student safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision during all program activities and off-site experiences
• Recruit, Inspire, and Empower Students: Help connect teens to meaningful career development opportunities through school visits, presentations, information sessions, and community outreach. Support student enrollment, onboarding, attendance, and retention while fostering a welcoming and engaging program experience. Provide individualized coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback to help students recognize their strengths, explore career interests, set goals, and take actionable steps toward their futures
• Build Partnerships That Open Doors: Develop and strengthen relationships with schools, employers, community organizations, and workforce development partners to expand opportunities for young people. Coordinate career exposure experiences, including guest speakers, employer visits, career panels, internships, externships, and other work-based learning opportunities. Collaborate with partners to align student participation, program needs, and upcoming activities, while representing the YMCA with professionalism and enthusiasm across all settings
• Deliver Impactful Curriculum and Career Experiences: Bring Teen Workforce Development curriculum to life through engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities tailored to students\' needs and grade levels. Reinforce essential workplace competencies, including communication, leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, and professional conduct. Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment where teens can build confidence, develop new skills, and envision their futures. Connect students with college, trade school, apprenticeship, certification, and employment pathways. Ensure grades 9–12 curriculum aligns with Pennsylvania\'s Act 158 requirements and other relevant academic and career readiness standards
• Drive Program Coordination and Success: Support the smooth delivery and continuous improvement of Teen Workforce Development programming through accurate recordkeeping, effective communication, and organized program coordination. Maintain attendance, participation, and outcome records; assist with registration, scheduling, permission forms, transportation coordination, program materials, and event preparation. Maintain consistent communication with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners. Participate in team meetings, professional development, trainings, and program planning, and contribute to additional Teen Workforce Development and NextGen initiatives as assigned

Skills

Youth engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Planning

Coordination

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing

Job description

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

We are looking for our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help youth reach their potential, set them up for their future, 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 discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator:

• Associate degree or higher preferred. Relevant job training, apprenticeship experience, completion of a trade program, professional certification, or equivalent relevant work experience may also be considered

• 2+ years of experience working with youth, workforce development, education, career readiness, mentoring, youth leadership, or a related field

• Experience leading engaging programs, activities, workshops, or group discussions with teens. Ability to build positive relationships with students and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

• Experience in youth workforce development, career readiness, mentoring, or youth leadership. Experience supporting internships, externships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, or employer partnerships is preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, and other basic digital tools used for communication, planning, and program coordination

• Familiarity with Greater Philadelphia career pathways, workforce development resources, educational opportunities, and community-based employment programs is a plus

• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between schools, YMCA branches, employer sites, and community locations

• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support youth programs, career events, workshops, and community activities

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator:

• Lead Engaging Teen Workforce Development Programs: Bring career readiness to life by facilitating dynamic, hands-on programming at YMCA branches, schools, and community partner locations. Deliver interactive lessons in career exploration, social-emotional development, financial literacy, leadership, and workplace readiness. Engage students in resume building, mock interviews, goal setting, networking, and professional communication while preparing them for internships, externships, job shadowing, employment, and postsecondary opportunities. Prioritize student safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision during all program activities and off-site experiences

• Recruit, Inspire, and Empower Students: Help connect teens to meaningful career development opportunities through school visits, presentations, information sessions, and community outreach. Support student enrollment, onboarding, attendance, and retention while fostering a welcoming and engaging program experience. Provide individualized coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback to help students recognize their strengths, explore career interests, set goals, and take actionable steps toward their futures

• Build Partnerships That Open Doors: Develop and strengthen relationships with schools, employers, community organizations, and workforce development partners to expand opportunities for young people. Coordinate career exposure experiences, including guest speakers, employer visits, career panels, internships, externships, and other work-based learning opportunities. Collaborate with partners to align student participation, program needs, and upcoming activities, while representing the YMCA with professionalism and enthusiasm across all settings

• Deliver Impactful Curriculum and Career Experiences: Bring Teen Workforce Development curriculum to life through engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities tailored to students' needs and grade levels. Reinforce essential workplace competencies, including communication, leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, and professional conduct. Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment where teens can build confidence, develop new skills, and envision their futures. Connect students with college, trade school, apprenticeship, certification, and employment pathways. Ensure grades 9–12 curriculum aligns with Pennsylvania's Act 158 requirements and other relevant academic and career readiness standards

• Drive Program Coordination and Success: Support the smooth delivery and continuous improvement of Teen Workforce Development programming through accurate recordkeeping, effective communication, and organized program coordination. Maintain attendance, participation, and outcome records; assist with registration, scheduling, permission forms, transportation coordination, program materials, and event preparation. Maintain consistent communication with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners. Participate in team meetings, professional development, trainings, and program planning, and contribute to additional Teen Workforce Development and NextGen initiatives as assigned

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger and develop youth