Youth Program Coordinator

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to develop and manage programs for young people. You will design curricula, facilitate activities, recruit and mentor participants, and collaborate with schools and community partners to create enriching experiences.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment dedicated to youth development and positive engagement in East London.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, education, social work, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize programs and events.
• Familiarity with the needs and challenges of youth in East London is an advantage.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage engaging youth programs and activities.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions focused on life skills, education, and personal development.
• Recruit, support, and mentor youth participants throughout program duration.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate program records and reports.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Youth work

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a community-focused non-profit organization, is seeking an energetic and dedicated Youth Program Coordinator to develop and manage impactful programs for young people in East London . This role is central to providing enriching opportunities that foster personal growth, skill development, and positive engagement for youth in the Eastern Cape. You will design program curricula, facilitate activities, recruit and mentor youth participants, and build relationships with schools and community partners. This is a rewarding position for someone passionate about youth development and committed to making a difference in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage engaging youth programs and activities.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions focused on life skills, education, and personal development.
• Recruit, support, and mentor youth participants throughout program duration.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate program records and reports.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work, education, social work, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize programs and events.
• Familiarity with the needs and challenges of youth in East London is an advantage.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of young people.

Benefits

• Full-time position based in East London .
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young people.
• Professional development in youth program management.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.