Youth Leadership & Civic Programs Specialist

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on programs & services

Job summary

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a part-time Program Specialist for the Youth in Government (YIG) program at the Walnut YMCA Family Location. You will serve as the primary facilitator, build relationships with youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, schools, and partners, and support statewide YIG programming in line with YMCA values.

You will implement the YIG curriculum, lead workshops on government and civic engagement, and help create a positive learning environment while coordinating logistics

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage youth and families
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; experience with youth programs preferred
• Ability to coordinate with volunteers, schools, and community partners

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate YMCA Youth in Government curriculum
• Facilitate workshops on government, leadership, debate, and civic engagement
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment for youth participants
• Adapt instruction to participant needs and age groups
• Coordinate registrations, logistics, and communications for conferences
• Support recruitment, enrollment, retention, reporting, and evaluation

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a part-time Program Specialist for the Youth in Government (YIG) program at the Walnut YMCA Family Location. You will serve as the primary facilitator, build relationships with youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, schools, and partners, and support statewide YIG programming in line with YMCA values.

You will implement the YIG curriculum, lead workshops on government and civic engagement, and help create a positive learning environment while coordinating logistics