Youth and Government Program Coordinator YMCA of the East Bay - 3.5 Berkeley, CA Job Details $76,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Volunteer coordination for social programs Program management Volunteer management Youth engagement programs Team leadership Educational volunteer program coordination Experience working with high schoolers Volunteer coordination program management Volunteer coordination Computer skills Working with youth Youth program management Database software proficiency Full Job Description Youth and Government Mission We provide middle and high school students with an experiential leadership learning and development program by modeling United Nations and California's legislature and courts. Our Y&G prides itself in providing quality educational and civic engagement programming that offer our student "delegates" with the following skills to help them transition and succeed with ease from high school through college graduation: Leadership skills Public speaking Research and writing skills Core values and teamwork Study skills Critical thinking skills

Your Leadership Responsibilities:

Recruit, train, and supervise 30-40 program advisors (volunteers) necessary to run the Youth and Government program. Plan and execute program activities for Youth and Government. Develop program objectives and review, evaluate, and revise objectives as needed. Assist in the development of training curriculum for Y and G volunteers. Actively engage and develop relationships with all teen program participants in Teen Center. Attend appropriate trainings to enhance personal development potential. Maintain accurate records of Youth and Government program participants. Develop and run the Model UN program. Aid in developing and managing the budget for Youth and Government program. Work with all YMCA collaborative partners to ensure positive and consistent relationships as well as referrals to leveraged services. Actively participate in YMCA events and activities and adhere to the YMCA Core Values. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs Frequent bending & standing Able to walk for long periods of time Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Inclusion Communication and Influence Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS

3 or more years of experience with youth development and programming 2 or more years of experience in staff/volunteer and program management Ability to clear DOJ/FBI background checks CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire (Provided at no cost to you.) Ability to travel to sites and meetings consistently (reliable transportation) Proficiency in computer and database programs necessary to perform the duties of the job (Google Drive, AirTable, Zoom, etc Why Work With the YMCA Youth & Government Program? Help teens find their voice and watch them use it Build hands-on experience in program coordination, volunteer management, and youth leadership Grow through training, coaching, and professional development Join a mission-driven team that invests in young people and community Contribute to a program where your ideas and initiative genuinely shape the outcome Be part of a program where your ideas, creativity, and presence matter Ready to Make an Impact? Your recruitment could open a door a student didn't know existed. Your training could turn a volunteer into a mentor. Your leadership could help a young person find the confidence to speak. If you're ready to help teens step into civic leadership, we invite you to apply. Join the YMCA of the East Bay as a Youth & Government Program Coordinator and help us build stronger leaders of tomorrow. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.