Coordinator of Youth Programming

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CAAP and ACCESS leadership to formulate strategies for engaging youth in CAAP programs and strengthening their ongoing connection with the organization
• Oversee youth development programs, such as CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative, encourage alumni participation, and explore opportunities to expand TGI nationwide to include more chapters
• Collaborate with ACCESS teams and its national institutions to design and implement engagement and mentorship strategies for youth participants and alumni
• Collaborate with other youth program staff at ACCESS to coordinate youth engagement strategies and programming at major CAAP and ACCESS events and convenings
• Plan, execute and lead events and relevant programming for participants and alumni from CAAP youth programming
• Design engaging, safe activities for youth that encourage well-being and social interaction, and ensure legal compliance to reduce liability, and collect all necessary legal releases from participants, parents and guardians
• Connect CAAP youth program participants and alumni to professional and leadership development opportunities—such as conferences, training, workshops, internships, and jobs—through community partnerships
• Represent CAAP and ACCESS at relevant external events and conferences as assigned
• Develop comprehensive reports or presentations for leadership, board members, or stakeholders regarding assigned youth programming initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of other national programming and events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of social work, youth organizing, philanthropy, fundraising, and program development
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills in: Volunteer management, grantmaking initiative protocols and procedures, operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes, partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives, establish and maintain effective working relationships, problem-solving and adaptability, work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, professionalism and integrity

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, or related field ~or~ At least 4-5 years of experience in youth program planning and related community organizing and civic engagement, philanthropy, and cultural events.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions

• Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required
• Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national travel up to 20%
• Working Environment: Climate controlled office