Youth Development Leader

About the role

The Parks & Recreation, Zach Gordon Youth Services is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Youth Development Leader at the Youth Center. The ideal candidate should deeply care about the well-being of Juneau's youth, thrive in a busy and sometimes chaotic youth center environment, and be non-judgmental and welcoming to all.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead activities that support youth in making healthy choices and meaningful connections.
• Greet patrons at the door and track attendance.
• Work with partners to provide a range of activities and events.
• Cook and counsel, and have lots of fun!
• Build and maintain relationships with teens and youth in middle and elementary school.
• Work with a team committed to Juneau's youth and creating a more equitable community.
• Do some paperwork and data entry.
• Maintain the safety of the youth center for all.
• Answer the phone and facilitate rentals of the facility from time to time.
• Register youth for sports and other programming.
• Aid families in accessing scholarship information.
• Hang up physical flyers for upcoming events and programs.
• Facilitate special events or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field.
• Experience working with youth and/or families impacted by trauma or coordinating patient referral or care services is preferred.
• Two (2) courses from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental.
• Basic Life insurance—$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents.
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents).
• Short-term Disability.
• Accident Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses.
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.
• Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution program, depending on your date of hire.
• Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare with Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees.

Education

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Experience: Any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field. Desirable Qualifications: Alaska Driver’s License (desired, not required).

Supplemental Information

Hiring Manager: Max Blust
Phone Number: (907) 586-2635
Email: max.blust@juneau.gov