Youth Tech Center Facilitator

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles seeks a Program Assistant for youth programs to foster positive relationships among participants, families, and staff. You will support Teen Tech Center activities, help plan projects, and partner with Best Buy to engage mentors and volunteers.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and collaborative learning across sites. You will assist in fundraising, coordinate activities with families, and ensure program records and spaces are well organized.

Qualifications

• Age 21 years or older is required.
• Experience working with school‑age children in group settings.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Completion of First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR certifications prior to start.
• Child abuse prevention training completed before first day.

Responsibilities

• Provide community outreach to involve diverse youth, parents and community leaders.
• Help Teen Tech Center members develop projects; locate mentors and support ongoing work.
• Recruit, train and support volunteer mentors for youth programs.
• Collaborate with Best Buy to recruit Geek Squad Agents and Blue Shirt volunteers.
• Provide basic computer maintenance and technical support to teens and mentors.
• Provide administrative support for Clubhouse program and maintain records.
• Plan and implement classes, culminating in a final showcase.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles seeks a Program Assistant for youth programs to foster positive relationships among participants, families, and staff. You will support Teen Tech Center activities, help plan projects, and partner with Best Buy to engage mentors and volunteers.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and collaborative learning across sites. You will assist in fundraising, coordinate activities with families, and ensure program records and spaces are well organized.