Senior Youth Development Associate

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Education Connections
• Professional Development
• Free Childcare

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $15–$16/hr

Schedule

Mornings, Afternoons, & Breaks/Summers

If You're A Great Fit

• Fun
• Energetic
• Responsible
• A Natural Leader
• Love Working with Kids
• Team Player
• Mission-Driven
• Going Into Education or Social Work
• A Former Teacher
• No prior experience required
• Genuine passion for youth, community, and leading others

What You'll Do

• Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.
• Lead your team — mentor and support fellow Youth Development Associates day-to-day.
• Own the site — step into site-level decision-making and keep things running safely and smoothly.
• Bring the curriculum to life — deliver hands-on, enriching program content kids actually look forward to.
• Keep growing — attend all required trainings.

The Physical Side Of The Job

• Active on your feet — comfortable standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ready to lend a hand — able to move supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Quick when it counts — able to move fast and intervene calmly to keep everyone safe.
• Confident decision-maker — able to read situations and act independently without waiting for direction.
• Reliable transportation — able to get yourself to your assigned site consistently.

Reasonable Accommodations

Available for individuals with disabilities.