Workforce Development Facilitator - Full Time

About the role

The full-time Teen Workforce Development Facilitator will join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA’s Workforce Development Department to facilitate the Teen Workforce Development Program (YWDP).

Responsibilities

• Program Facilitation: Facilitate weekly workforce development sessions focusing on social-emotional skills, career readiness, job skills, and professional development.
• Lead activities and workshops on communication skills, resume building, interview preparation, and networking strategies.
• Supervise and mentor teens in real-world work experiences, such as job shadowing, hands-on learning activities, summer jobs, and summer internships.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure program activities align with teen development goals and educational curricula.
• Student Engagement: Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for teens to develop professional and essential social-emotional skills.
• Act as a mentor and career coach, offering guidance on work-readiness, goal-setting, and professional etiquette.
• Ensure students participate in meaningful job shadowing, summer jobs/internships, and career workshops.
• Maintain consistent communication with participants and their families to ensure successful participation and completion of program milestones.
• Curriculum and Program Development: Develop and implement a curriculum that includes practical job skills, career exploration, and financial literacy.
• Create opportunities for students to interact with industry professionals through guest speaker events and career panels.
• Ensure programming aligns with the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Retention & Stakeholder Engagement: Implement strategies to retain diverse groups of teens for the program, ensuring equal access and opportunities.
• Engage with schools, community centers, and local organizations to promote the program.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, employers, and community partners to increase participation and job placement opportunities.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of student participation, program outcomes, and feedback from students and parents.
• Aid in logistical arrangements for events, including registration, attendance, and follow-up communications.
• Support program evaluation efforts to assess the impact and effectiveness of the program.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in youth development, workforce programming, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage and relate to diverse groups of young people from various social and economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency with presentation technology, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in workforce development or career readiness programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of career pathways, job market trends, and employer needs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for special events and programming.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and emotional-intelligence skills.
• Preference for Spanish speakers, but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule.
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule.