Youth Community Ambassador

JOB TITLE
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Youth Community Ambassador
STATUS
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Part-Time/Seasonal
FLSA STATUS
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Non-Exempt
HOURS/WEEK
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Up to 20 hours
DIVISION
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Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
DEPARTMENT
:
Youth and Teens
DIRECT SUPERVISOR
:
Youth Development Coordinator

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

Integrity – Acting with transparency, humility and honesty
Excellence – Providing quality care with compassion
Creativity – Being continuously resourceful and inventive
Advocacy – Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life
Respect – Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people
Empowerment – Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

• Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
• Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
• Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

Programming designed to strengthen local youth opportunity ecosystems by ensuring that young people have engaging, safe, and youth-driven out-of-school time opportunities. Through a partnership with the Department of Family Support Services (DFSS), this initiative “My CHI. My Future:
Safe Spaces For Youth” is a paid employment program for youth ages 16-24 that supports work readiness and social development through positive mentorship and leadership training. The Marillac St. Vincent Youth Community Ambassador will help with outreach at schools and community events, support workshops and youth programming, connect with partner organizations, and help create welcoming, affirming spaces for teens across the West side of Chicago, particularly the East Garfield Park Community.

• Organize and create safe spaces events that give a platform to youth voices and choices.
• Help provide a safe and inclusive environment for teens.
• Facilitate connections between peers and caring adults within the community.
• Take part in end-to-end event planning and execution.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and youth advocates on various projects.
• Explore different career paths and discover personal strengths.
• Participation in required DFSS/Marillac St. Vincent gatherings and trainings.

• Safe Spaces Focus:
  Fostering a cooperative, judgment‑free environment regardless of race, gender, background, or ability.
• Work Ethic & Attendance:
  Committing to perfect attendance, as these are paid internships/stipend‑based positions that require a high degree of accountability.
• Professionalism:
  Behaving as a positive ambassador, communicating ideas effectively, and showing respect to peers and instructors.

• Practical skills and real‑world experience.
• Mentorship and guidance from professionals.
• Enhanced resume and professional network.
• Confidence and knowledge for future career success.
• Opportunity to contribute to community building and youth development.

• Youth must be between 16 to 24 years old.
• Youth must be Chicago resident and attend a Chicago high school.
• Youth must provide a valid City of Chicago address and a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to receive program stipend.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions…