Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator

About the role

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator to positively impact the community through engaging and enriching experiences for teens.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily programming at YMCA Teen Tech Center and program partner locations
• Deliver engaging sessions in areas such as coding, gaming, podcasting, film, graphic design, AI/data science, and music production
• Support youth-led projects, skill-building activities, and creative showcases
• Plan and execute events including community showcases, guest speaker sessions, tech site visits, and networking opportunities
• Ensure safety and supervision during all sessions, workshops, and field trips
• Recruit diverse groups of teens into the TTC program through schools, community partnerships, and family engagement
• Lead information sessions to highlight TTC’s career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and creative benefits
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, tech professionals, higher education, and local organizations
• Create an inclusive, trauma-informed space that fosters creativity, exploration, and innovation
• Provide mentorship that connects students’ passions with real-world tech and career pathways
• Celebrate youth progress, showcase achievements, and nurture leadership development
• Implement and adapt TTC curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Integrate technical instruction with social-emotional learning and life skills development
• Coordinate with guest instructors, mentors, and industry experts for specialized programming
• Guide participants toward advanced certifications and credentials where available
• Maintain accurate program records including attendance, outcomes, and feedback
• Cook up logistics for workshops, events, showcases, and field trips
• Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Participate in YMCA staff trainings, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A combination of coursework and professional experience may qualify as equivalency
• Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development, using interactive and culturally responsive methods to engage middle and high school students
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with youth, families, and partners
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple cohorts and project timelines
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences
• Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Philadelphia area
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Proven ability to build bridges and maintain partnerships across nonprofit, educational, and corporate sectors

Qualifications

• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences
• Reliable personal vehicle required
• Passion for working with emerging technologies
• Deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website and complete our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.