Youth Engagement Specialist

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Position Description ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships.

At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. Below are the core values that we operate under ff are expected to embrace and exhibit these values toward each other, participants, caregivers, and all stakeholders.

• Every living being has inherent value.

We honor the unique identities of every person and uphold their right to a safe and fun environment where everyone belongs. We also treat our natural environment with care and respect.

• The community is better when everyone contributes.

We unite in sharing responsibilities, creating a strong community. We inspire one another to embrace our authentic selves, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and experiences we each bring forth.

• We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

We accept accountability for our actions, look for ways to improve, and have opportunities to grow.

• Everyone has the power to change their world.

We all have the ability to influence and make a difference in our own lives and our communities around us.

Deliver 1st-12th grade programming that offers growth and meaningful progression of leadership and social emotional learning skills for youth.

The Youth Engagement Specialist reports to the Associate Director of School-based Programs or the Assistant Director of Youth Programs, depending on the primary project area assigned to.

The Youth Engagement Specialist delivers programming after school, occasional day hours, and 1-2 weekends per month. This position is part time 10-25 hours per week.

• Facilitate programs, including leading circles, activities, debriefs, and discussions with youth.
• Utilize pre-designed curriculum to engage youth and model activities with a clear sense of direction.
• Support the social-emotional learning and development of participants.
• Implement behavior management techniques based on PEAK training.
• Serve as a role model and engage with youth while creating an environment to actively promote mental, emotional and social safety.
• Prepare program materials and space; assist with transportation and logistics for activities that occur away from the PEAK Program Center.

• This position is compensated at a rate of $16.25/hr, pre-tax.
• Part-time staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

• Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to relate to, support, and work with participants ages 1st-12th grade.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by supervisors.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaker preferred but not required.
• Experience serving youth facing social and/or economic hurdles; comfort working with diverse populations and as a member of a diverse multidisciplinary team.

• Must be able to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.
• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma or GED to apply
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are…