Youth Program Specialist, SRAE Education & Health Outreach

James Madison University; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Youth Program Specialist to support their Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program. This position focuses on promoting positive youth development and preventing teen pregnancies through educational outreach in Harrisonburg City and Page County, Virginia.

The successful candidate will coordinate and implement programming for youth, engage in public speaking, and help develop educational materials. Ideal qualifications include knowledge of adolescent development and experience working with youth.

This full-time role requires good organizational and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adolescent development and sexuality education best practices.
• Ability to facilitate youth programming and engage in public speaking.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the SRAE program.
• Facilitate programs with middle school students in various settings.
• Develop materials for social media and community events.

Skills

Knowledge of adolescent development

Ability to work with youth

Public speaking

Effective program planning

Oratory skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Youth Program Specialist to support their Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program. This position focuses on promoting positive youth development and preventing teen pregnancies through educational outreach in Harrisonburg City and Page County, Virginia.

The successful candidate will coordinate and implement programming for youth, engage in public speaking, and help develop educational materials. Ideal qualifications include knowledge of adolescent development and experience working with youth.

This full-time role requires good organizational and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.