Youth Programs Advocate & After-School Mentor

City of Williamsburg, Virginia; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Youth Development Advocate to assist with the after-school program for middle school youth. The role involves facilitating structured activities, mentoring with goal-setting, and connecting youth to services and resources.

Flexibility includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with additional mentoring hours potentially available. The position is hourly and funded contingent on program priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience/training in youth or family service programs.
• Acceptable criminal history, DMV background checks, CPS background checks, and drug screen.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured programming, activities, and field trips that promote academic success and essential life skills.
• Emphasize values such as respect, responsibility, and positive role modeling in all interactions.
• Provide individualized mentoring, including goal-setting and connecting youth to services and resources.
• Support after-school program for middle school youth and coordinate scheduling.

Skills

Youth program experience

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

City of Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Youth Development Advocate to assist with the after-school program for middle school youth. The role involves facilitating structured activities, mentoring with goal-setting, and connecting youth to services and resources.

Flexibility includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with additional mentoring hours potentially available. The position is hourly and funded contingent on program priorities.