Youth Programs Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Affords support to the daily operation, coordination, and implementation of year-round Workforce Training youth programs and initiatives.
• Supports instructors and program staff by preparing classrooms and instructional spaces, coordinating daily activities, supervising participants during instructional sessions and program events, and helping ensure a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Provides instructional support by distributing, collecting, organizing, and maintaining program materials, supplies, equipment, and instructional resources.
• Works individually and with small groups of students to reinforce concepts, develop skills, and encourage active participation.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in youth programs and reports maintenance or supply needs as appropriate.
• Performs administrative support functions, including coordinating participant check-in and check-out, maintaining attendance and program records, assisting with participant registration, and supporting accommodations for students with special needs.
• Affords support to student recruitment, marketing efforts, community outreach, and special events to increase awareness and participation in Workforce Training youth programs.
• Contributes ideas for new program offerings and continuous program improvement while performing other related duties as assigned in support of the Workforce Training Division.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Higher
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with youth
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in K12 setting, Previous involvement with youth camps/programs

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Works effectively as a team member to achieve goals and objectives.
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas.
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination.
• Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
• Treats team members with respect.
• Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
• Teamwork & Communication: Works collaboratively, sharing information, and acting with openness and respect toward colleagues.
• Professionalism & Responsibility: Displays personal effectiveness, takes responsibility for actions, and supports the College’s mission.
• Resourcefulness: Efficiently utilizes organizational resources and supports team members.
• Respects the College’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College’s mission while honoring the past.
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters.
• Leadership & Supervisory: Provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and supervision of work-study students and volunteers supporting Workforce Training youth programs, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring the effective delivery of program activities and exceptional participant service.