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Part Time Youth Program Assistant

Availability: ASAP. Position will remain opened until a suitable candidate is found.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Part-time position, Monday-Friday. Requires some evening/weekend work.

$15.00 - $16.50/hour starting rate, based on experience.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to contribute to a high-quality, evidence-based, community-oriented youth program that will empower refugee and immigrant youth to achieve their goals and promote the success of young people and their families.

This person will be responsible for helping coordinate the Asian Center’s Youth Program along with the Youth Program Coordinator. This position will work together with the Youth Program Coordinator to run weekly programs at select high schools and middle schools, as well as coordinate one-to-one mentoring and case management services. This position will also assist with youth volunteering, college visit, and community-building events. 

 

Key Accountabilities

  • Coordinate multiple weekly after-school, school-day, or weekend youth programs at select high schools, middle schools, or at the Asian Center
  • Develop relationships with LPS community liaisons, ELL teachers, guidance counselors, parents, and others that can help form a community of support and success
  • Recruit participants for programs, including using community contacts and knowledge to seek out potential participants and identify community members’ needs
  • Mentor a caseload of approximately 10-30 youth through one-to-one case management
  • Document all contacts with youth in spreadsheets and databases for use in reports; assist Youth Program Coordinators in completing reports and managing grants
  • Provide oversight to interns and volunteers involved with youth programs, must be knowledgeable of policies and procedures governing interns and volunteers
  • Attend and successfully complete all required training programs
  • Attend weekly youth staff meetings, schedule regular check-ins with supervisor
  • Act as a representative of the ACCC in public forums in a positive, knowledgeable, and professional manner
  • May provide additional transportation in agency vans, must complete van training
     

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with high school and/or middle school students strongly preferred
  • Experience planning events or programs, teaching, or other related skills preferred
  • Must be able to work independently and demonstrate team-building, problem solving, time management, and decision making skills
  • Communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
  • Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), etc.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends; reliable transportation to program sites
  • Ability to pass background check(s) as required by funders or for youth safety

 

Physical Requirements

Some physical activity, including activities with youth, may be required. Extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.
 

To Apply

Applicants must submit complete the online application  and send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to officemanager@lincolnasiancenter.org. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

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