Youth Coordinator Skilled Trades

A Hiring Company; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization is seeking a Youth Coordinator in Fitchburg, WI, to engage youth aged 5-18 in construction careers through hands-on activities. Responsibilities include planning programs, ensuring a safe environment, and providing positive guidance. The ideal candidate should have experience with youth, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. This full-time position requires teamwork and collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring the well-being of participants.

Qualifications

• At least one year prior experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5-18.
• Desire to work with youth and adolescents in various settings.
• Experience in a construction environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for youth.
• Ensure safety and positive guidance for members.
• Maintain professional communication and appearance.

Skills

Experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5-18

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Youth Coordinator

Position Title: Youth Coordinator

Department: Workforce Development

Primary Location: McKenzie Regional Workforce Center

Reports To: Program Director / Senior Workforce Director

Direct Service Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Nonexempt (Hourly)

Pay: $18‑20 per hour, based upon experience

Position Summary & Overall Objectives: The Skilled Trades Youth Coordinator will work with young individuals aged between 5 to 13 years old and adolescents aged 11 to 18 years old, both within and outside of the school premises. The role is to introduce young people to construction careers through interactive and hands‑on activities and programs. The coordinator will collaborate closely with other staff members to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate these activities and programs for young people, with a particular focus on the needs and interests of adolescents. The role will support cooperative efforts across various school sites, multiple Boys & Girls Club sites, and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. Typically, this position’s work hours are midday to evening hours, and it may involve additional daytime hours for early‑release and non‑school days, as well as evenings and weekends for special events. The coordinator will be required to travel between different locations.

The Youth Coordinator is also expected to be flexible and adaptable, taking on other duties assigned to support the organization’s overall objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Development Implementation (30%)

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for school‑age youth (5-13 years of age) utilizing CareerForce Build UP! and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Curriculum as needed.
• Collaborating with program partners to facilitate construction discussions for students, demonstrations, and construction‑related programmatic activities in local schools and organizations across Dane County as assigned.
• Implementation of grant‑funded programs and outcomes as assigned.
• The position may require you to join in the transportation of students if needed.

Maintain Safe Environment (30%)

• Ensuring the safety of members and the environment through sight and sound supervision and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintaining an environment that is supportive to volunteers and supports partnerships with community organizations in alignment with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for making sure all classrooms are prepped for class and cleaned up afterward in preparation for next‑day activities.

Prepare Youth for Success (30%)

• Providing positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support to members under the guidance of the Program Director.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that foster inclusivity and support members’ needs.

Ensure Professional Work Environment (10%)

• Maintain an environment that supports volunteers and community partners.
• Contributing to the Club climate for youth development includes program collaboration, attendance, and active participation in staff meetings and training (daily, weekly, and organizational).
• Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally to effectively represent the Boys & Girls Clubs brand.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special programs and events as assigned by supervisor.
• The Program Director may assign other duties as appropriate to support the CareerForce Build UP! program.

Budget Responsibilities

Responsible for fiscal stewardship of organizational and grant‑provided funds.

Relationships

Internal: As an integral part of our team, you will maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (both professional and volunteer), Club members, and your supervisor. This continuous communication ensures the seamless exchange of information, facilitates discussions on pertinent issues, clarifies guidelines and instructions, provides instruction and guidance, and offers counseling when necessary.

External: Externally, you will maintain contact as needed with various community groups, schools, members’ parents, and other stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and assist in resolving any arising issues. By actively engaging with these external partners, you contribute to creating a supportive network and ensuring the well‑being of our members within the broader community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least one‑year prior experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5‑18 years of age.
• The ability and desire to work with youth and adolescents in many settings.
• Experience working in a construction environment, skilled trades, or career program is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and desire to work in a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/ receive ideas, facts, and/or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor the activities of club members. The employee must be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee must use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Activities occur in an indoor and outdoor setting. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Disclaimer

This position description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified above. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the position may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are predominant, permanent, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without notice.

Compensation details: 18‑20 Hourly Wage

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

Industries: Business Content