YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE

Ywca Central Massachusetts Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ywca Central Massachusetts Inc. is seeking a Youth Development Advocate to support the Girls Choice program, focusing on prevention activities, education, and training for youth.

Emphasis on gender stereotypes, boundaries, socialization and character development. Responsibilities include recruiting youth, managing participant data, coordinating field trips, and co-facilitating engaging activities; leading Family Fun Fridays and weekend events as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; youth experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations encouraged.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit middle and high school girls for programs.
• Maintain engagement data (intake, surveys, ongoing data collection).
• Coordinate field trips and transportation for participants.
• Plan and co-facilitate activities addressing gender stereotypes and character development.
• Oversee Family Fun Fridays with activities for families on Friday nights.
• Support weekend events and tabling as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Proficient computer skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Engage youth

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Youth Development Advocate Department: Girls ChoiceReports to: Director of Youth Development Effective Date: 3/25/24Schedule: 20 hours weekly Monday– Fridays and select Saturdays. Flexible scheduling possibilities. Some evenings required.Remote Position: NoJob Summary:The Youth Development Advocate will provide program support across the Youth Development Department to ensure the success of all stakeholders. They will assist in providing prevention activities, education, and training presentations to program participants. This support includes, assisting Transformations program, assisting Girls Choice Middle and leading Girls choice High and Family fun Fridays.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneDuties/Responsibilities:Assist in recruiting middle school and high school girls for programs across the Youth Development Department.Maintain all required engagement related data per participant, including but not limited to intake, pre/post surveys, ongoing data collection.Assist in coordinating field trips and transporting program participants.Plan and co-facilitate creative activities, programs, and interactions for youth and others that focus on gender stereotypes and differences, boundaries, socialization, and character development.Responsible for facilitating and overseeing Family Fun Fridays by having activities planned for families to participate in on Friday nights, including swim time.Support tabling events when presented possible weekend availability.Perform other duties as requested.Required Skills/Abilities:Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Proficient computer skills.Excellent communication skills.Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.Demonstrated public speaking, facilitation, training, and organizational skills.Ability to engage youth and professionals.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.Education and Experience:High school diploma required. Youth experience preferred.Experience working with diverse populations, such as youth and their families and communities of color.Physical Requirements:Must be able to walk and stand for extended intervals.