Jimtown Teen Program Assistant

Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Looking for more than a career? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion OUR team is for you!

This position supports the implementation of programs and activities at the Ancillary Teen Site for youth ages 10-14. Programs will foster positive identity; education, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.

• Part-time, 10.5 hours per week
• Tues‑Wed‑Thu 2:45‑6:15pm

• Assist in providing fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs in the Teen Site.
• Assist in maintaining the health and safety of all youth at the site.
• Assist in the promotion and interpretation of Club philosophies, methods, and accomplishments as they relate to teen programming.
• Assist in providing employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs‑based and interest‑based programs.
• Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members’ self‑esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Teen Site experience.
• Support a culture of respect and trust with teen members.
• Continually model and teach character, morality and ethics.
• Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
• Act as an advocate for members and the Teen Site.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Other duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth in grades 5-8.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance is preferred.
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.