Youth Worker

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Youth Worker for the Youth Opportunity Hub to support youth programs, events, and activities. You will work under the Director to ensure a welcoming environment and assist in coordinating operations with staff and volunteers.

The candidate will have a high school diploma, be detail-oriented, multitask in a fast-paced setting, and communicate clearly. This is a part-time role, 15 hours per week, at $17 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication - verbal and written, analytical, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of the Youth Opportunity Hub with providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Provide administrative support including organizing and maintaining information.
• Be organized and occasionally support with clerical tasks as requested.
• Manage workflow by ensuring deadlines are met and all work is completed correctly.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Work with the Director to prioritize programming needs.
• Set up and break down equipment, materials, and spaces for activities and events. Ensure that all spaces are kept clean, safe, and organized for the next program or event.
• Work closely with program coordinators, youth leaders, and volunteers to support operations.
• Support in collecting Youth Hub attendance sheets and following up with staff on data upload.
• Perform other duties requested by the Director.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Strong communication

Time management

Analytical

Education

High school diploma

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica with 70 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 70,000 mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

Program Overview: Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Youth Worker at the Youth Opportunity Hub will report directly to the Director, Youth Opportunity Hub. Youth Opportunity Hub Commonpoint is seeking a well-qualified applicant for the Youth Opportunity Hub. The Youth Worker plays a key role in supporting the operation and maintenance of the Youth Opportunity Hub. This position assists in providing a welcoming environment for youth programs, events, and activities. Staff will work closely with youth program coordinators, staff, and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and help promote positive experiences for our participants. The Youth Worker will adhere to Commonpoint's framework of a holistic (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) Human Development Model of a family-supported, strength-focused, and hope-engendering practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent
• Detail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication - verbal and written, analytical, and time management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of the Youth Opportunity Hub with providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Provide administrative support including organizing and maintaining information.
• Be organized and occasionally support with clerical tasks as requested.
• Manage workflow by ensuring deadlines are met and all work is completed correctly.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Work with the Director to prioritize programming needs.
• Set up and break down equipment, materials, and spaces for activities and events. Ensure that all spaces are kept clean, safe, and organized for the next program or event.
• Work closely with program coordinators, youth leaders, and volunteers to support operations.
• Support in collecting Youth Hub attendance sheets and following up with staff on data upload.
• Perform other duties requested by the Director.

Hours: Part-Time, 15 Hours/Week Salary: $17/Hr

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Commonpoint Queens is a community-centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences though every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to succeed. Originally founded in Queens in the early 1960s, we are guided by values of service and justice as we meet the evolving needs of 80,000 people through our wide-ranging dynamic programs at over 75 locations, including flagship sites in Little Neck, Forest Hills and Elmhurst. And with an inclusive, personalized approach, our exceptional services reflect, nurture, and embrace the breadth of lives we serve across New York and beyond. At every stage and every age, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of Commonpoint's clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.