STAY Indiana Program Assistant

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$15.00/hr - $16.00/hr

The Stay Indiana Program Assistant will plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate the Stay Indiana Plane Build Program for youth ages 13–18. This program engages teens in hands‑on aircraft construction and aviation‑related learning while fostering positive identity development; education and career readiness; teamwork and problem‑solving; community involvement; and life skills. The coordinator will ensure that participants gain meaningful exposure to STEM and aviation career pathways in a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment.

• 5 hours/week
• Monday & Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m.
  
  - 6:15 p.m.

• Supervise the Stay Indiana Plane Build Program for teens, ensuring safety, engagement, and meaningful learning outcomes.
• Deliver fun, educational, and hands‑on programming focused on aviation, STEM, and workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to strengthen program delivery.
• Incorporate teen input and interest surveys to guide program activities and keep them relevant and exciting.
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to maintain and enhance members’ self‑esteem and sense of belonging.
• Model and teach teamwork, responsibility, and ethical decision‑making.
• Build positive relationships with teens, their families, and community partners.
• Support promotion of the program, highlighting participant achievements and community impact.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and program guidelines during all activities.
• Complete administrative tasks including scheduling, attendance tracking, and progress reports.
• Other duties as required.

• One year experience in a role overseeing school‑aged children in a group setting
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 13-18
• Interest in aviation, STEM education, hands‑on technical projects, or workforce development
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while also taking initiative and leading independently
• High energy, flexibility, 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 50lbs

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative

• Non‑profit Organizations