Youth Program Coordinator - Springfield Housing Authority

The Springfield Housing Authority, consistent with its equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, invites applicants to apply for the part-time position of Youth Engagement Coordinator at  Duggan Apartments. This is a grant position available through June 30, 2024. Part Time (12 hours). No benefits. Compensation: $21.22 per hour. Hours: between 3:00 pm and 6 pm.

Resumes and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Youth Engagement Coordinator at  Duggan Apartments

The Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing various program areas for the youth, teen, and family including but not limited to financial literacy workshops, workshops on career planning, job club, tutoring, after-school program, summer employment program. The incumbent provides quality customer service and ensures a safe, fun, and positive environment for the youth and teen.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists the Director of Resident Services in planning curriculum, and coordinating and promoting Youth, Teen and Family programming; Works hands-on in programs, activities and special events as needed; Provides quality customer service to members, volunteers and participants;

2. Performs administrative duties which support the Youth, Teen and Family programs;

3. Assists with the implementation and delivery of department trainings;

4. Coordinates and organizes meetings, events, workshops, and field trips;

5. Promotes the program and recruits the participants, reaches out to local community organizations, business and community leaders, identifies resources to provide free and high quality services for the program participants;

6. Refers to resources and provides guidance and assistance with identifying educational and vocational prospects, as well as with applying for jobs, financial aid, scholarship, and job search; Supervises after school program, use of the computer lab;

7.Provides support to Talk/Read/Succeed early education program and other programs and initiatives offered by the SHA Resident Services Department;

8. Prepares reports.

Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) year of experience working within Youth, Teen, or Family programming; Demonstrated ability to provide and role model quality customer service; must be self-directed and detail-oriented; able to work independently; organization and communication skills; ability to work with diverse population; Computer skills. Usual office conditions.

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