Temporary Project Implementation Specialist

Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR) seeks a Temporary Project Implementation Specialist within the Opportunity and Engagement team to plan, coordinate, and execute program initiatives that boost student success.

You will lead projects from planning through completion, collaborate with the Director and staff, track data, report results to leadership, and help onboard temporary staff to ensure consistency across programs.

Qualifications

• Utilizes positive youth development practices in all levels of work.
• Must be able to form connections with youth and families and have a compassionate understanding of the obstacles that opportunity youth may require.
• Must be willing to advocate for youth and families' needs and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of project initiatives from start to finish, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Collaborate with the Director of Opportunity and Engagement to complete all requested projects.
• Assess priorities to ensure on-time completion and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor data and provide regular updates and reports to leadership.
• Assist in onboarding and guiding staff on workflows, tools, and best practices to ensure program consistency.

Job description

Job Title:

Temporary Project Implementation Specialist

Department:

Opportunity and Engagement

Reports To:

Director of Opportunity and Engagement

Exempt Type:

Non-Exempt

Date:

10/11/2026

Principal Objectives/Purpose

At Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR), we build pathways to success through education, skill development, and employment opportunities that empower youth and adults to achieve self-sufficiency. Our team plays a vital role in fostering a culture of positivity, growth mindset, and hospitality. Through high energy educational activities and supportive services, we create a welcoming environment where youth and adults feel encouraged, respected, and motivated to achieve their goals. Every team member is responsible for building meaningful relationships and trust with students. These connections help ensure youth and adults remain engaged in their planned services to continue progressing toward their goals. In addition, our team serves as an important bridge to the broader community by actively demonstrating and promoting the mission of ACYR through collaboration, outreach, and service.

The Project Implementation Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing program initiatives that support student success. This role ensures that projects are implemented effectively, align with organizational goals, and deliver measurable outcomes across the organization. The Project Implementation Specialist will need strong project coordination and project management experience the expectation is that they will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Result Areas

Role Responsibilities

Incumbent is successful when they:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the implementation of project initiatives from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Director of Opportunity and Engagement to ensure all projects requested are completed

Program Development & Improvement

• Assess and ensure that priorities assigned are on track for completion

Data Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor key performance by providing regular updates and reports to leadership.

Training & Support

• Assist in onboarding and guiding staff (including temporary roles) on workflows, tools, and best practices to ensure program consistency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Utilizes positive youth development practices in all levels of work
• Must be able to form connections with youth and families and have a compassionate understanding of the obstacles that opportunity youth may require
• Must be willing to advocate for youth and families' needs and support

referred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in related field or a minimum of 1 year experience in related field
• Experience working with opportunity youth
• Youth development, education, and workforce development are highly desirable
• Trained in trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of community resources and support
• Bilingual fluent in Spanish and English
• Bicultural

Required Competencies

• Strategic
• Models' Success Behavior
• Builds /Maintains Great Customer Services
• Enables Co-workers/Students to grow
• Positive Influence to others
• Coordinates ideas/resources
• Great time management
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Effectively Communicates Ideas to Resolves Complex Conflicts
• Communication that is respectful and thoughtful of audience
• Achieves Results
• Adaptable
• Earns others Trust and Respect
• Tactful in Social Situations
• Takes Personal Responsibility and Accountability