Youth Technology Programs Coordinator (bilingual Eng-Span)

About the role

The Youth Technology Programs Coordinator (Coordinator) supports and coordinates youth technology programs and initiatives within the Youth Empowerment department. They are responsible for identifying, coordinating, and implementing various programs and initiatives that build skills, provide opportunities to explore job and career possibilities, and empower youth to pursue their interests and build upon their talents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program development, design, and implementation in collaboration with department staff and organization partners.
• Develop programs that are technology-oriented and tailored to the interests and needs of youth participants.
• Coordinate project development and support Teen Tech Center members as they work on completing a variety of projects.
• Support youth in planning for the future, including pursuing academic and job opportunities that leverage their skills and experience.
• Create and deliver workshops that cater to varying skill levels and age groups.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops in topics such as: graphic design, video editing, and other creative disciplines.
• Oversee instruction and mentorship in robotics, coding, and other technology-related subjects.
• Coordinate mentor outreach efforts with a focus on recruiting expert mentors, in the field of technology or STEAM, to support programs, workshops, etc.
• Train and support volunteer mentors, ensuring they work effectively with youth.
• Provide basic computer maintenance, including file management, trouble-shooting, and technical support to Teen Tech Center youth and mentors.
• Coordinate community outreach initiatives to involve a diverse group of young people, parents, teachers, and community leaders in technology programs.
• Foster community building by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for youth participants.
• Maintain records of participants and keep the Teen Tech Center space organized.
• Support other programs and activities at CLUES with Teen Tech Center expertise and resources.
• Aid in identifying and obtaining program partnership and fund-raising opportunities.
• Communicate the Center's philosophy, goals, and results to external sources.
• Participate in all partnership and network meetings (i.e. BBTTC/Clubhouse Network meetings), sharing ideas and issues, and supporting collaborative projects between a variety of partners and organizations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in visual arts, graphic design, technology, education, or related field required.
• High interest in youth community building and program leadership required.
• Experience coordinating and delivering youth related group lessons, workshops, and activities required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English and experience exercising cultural sensitivity and awareness working with Latine and underserved youth required.
• Experience, or high desire to learn and train, in the following technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, sound recording studio operations, filmmaking, photography, robotics, coding and others.
• Ability to reach out to youth, parents, educators, and community leaders.
• Interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool.
• Interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities and a talent for making people feel welcome and included.
• Passion for staying updated with emerging technologies and trends in youth education.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging workshops and educational content.
• Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of participants and the organization.
• Passion for learning and helping others to learn.
• Organizational skills.
• Travel commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience & Key Abilities:
  • Undergraduate degree in visual arts, graphic design, technology, education, or related field required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • High interest in youth community building and program leadership required.
  • Experience coordinating and delivering youth related group lessons, workshops, and activities required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English and experience exercising cultural sensitivity and awareness working with Latine and underserved youth required.
  • Experience, or high desire to learn and train, in the following technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, sound recording studio operations, filmmaking, photography, robotics, coding and others.
  • Ability to reach out to youth, parents, educators, and community leaders.
  • Interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool.
  • Interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities and a talent for making people feel welcome and included.
  • Passion for staying updated with emerging technologies and trends in youth education.
  • Ability to design and deliver engaging workshops and educational content.
  • Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of participants and the organization.
  • Passion for learning and helping others to learn.
  • Organizational skills.

Benefits

Full benefits package available in accordance with current CLUES policies—includes: medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and life insurance (with AD&D); long term and short-term disability; pre-paid legal services and ID theft protection; retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off.