Project Facilitator, Youth Employment Programs (52067)

About the Role

The Project Facilitator of Youth Employment Programs will provide project-based learning workshops to participants of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) under the general supervision of the Project Developer.

Responsibilities

• Attend Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and RiseBoro facilitated Project-Based curricula training sessions to become proficient in the assigned project.
• Facilitate assigned project-based learning experiences to two cohorts of SYEP participants daily.
• Compile and maintain project portfolios.
• Supervise, interact, and engage SYEP participants at all times.
• Track and record daily attendance.
• Actively participate in weekly team meetings with Program Director, Project Director, and Educational Coordinator.
• Coordinate and complete the presentation of a culminating program project.
• Complete other related assignments and tasks as specified by the Project Developer.

Competencies

• Demonstrated direct service experience with youth or demonstrated teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating project-based activities or leading after-school program activities is preferred.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, follow up processes, problem-solve, and use independent judgment to produce quality work.
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a classroom of teenagers.
• Ability to maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork, and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships.
• A self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to engage, connect, and exude commitment and passion for the work required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism/bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth OR
• College course credits with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth OR
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth (professional teaching experience preferred).