Youth Programs Lead — LGBTQ+ Youth Advocate

ALSO Youth; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ALSO Youth in Sarasota/Manatee Counties seeks a Youth Programs Assistant to support after-school and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults aged 10–24. The role involves assisting with activities, preparing spaces, and maintaining a welcoming, safe environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, engaging, and able to balance warmth with professional boundaries. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring roughly 20 hours weekly, with afternoon/evening hours and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in diverse settings such as employment, volunteering, mentoring, camps, recreation, education, childcare, or community programs.
• Comfortable engaging with young people and participating actively in group activities.
• Commitment to welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people of diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Calm under pressure and good judgment; seek support when needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work under Youth Programs Manager direction.
• Availability for afternoon/evening programming and occasional weekends.
• Reliable transportation to Sarasota/Manatee Counties.
• Must complete required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Support regularly scheduled youth programs with the Youth Programs Manager.
• Be an active, engaged adult presence during programming.
• Welcome youth and help create a safe, affirming environment.
• Build positive relationships with youth while maintaining boundaries.
• Participate in activities, games, discussions, and presentations.
• Reinforce community guidelines and behavioral expectations.
• Escalate concerns to the Youth Programs Manager or designated staff when needed.
• Assist with attendance and basic program documentation.

Skills

Youth experience

Group activities

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Communication

Transportation access

Job description

ALSO Youth in Sarasota/Manatee Counties seeks a Youth Programs Assistant to support after-school and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults aged 10–24. The role involves assisting with activities, preparing spaces, and maintaining a welcoming, safe environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, engaging, and able to balance warmth with professional boundaries. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring roughly 20 hours weekly, with afternoon/evening hours and some weekends.