ServiceWorks Skills Trainer

Job Description

Through civic engagement, training and mentorship, underserved young adults in Newark, NJ will develop employability skills and move closer to their college and career goals. We are seeking professionals, like you, to participate as volunteer Skills Trainers. Who is a Skills Trainer? Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.

What will I do as a Skills Trainer?

• The Skills Trainer will work with Service Scholars in a classroom‑like setting and facilitate 90‑minute modules that incorporate media and group discussion.
• These trainings will consist of videos, interactive activities, and conversations that lead to defined targets and outcomes, including completing a capstone project.
• Facilitate 5+ modules, an average of once per week, lasting up to 90 minutes each.
• Clearly articulate concepts related to 21st‑century skills building such as communication, leadership, and program management.
• Enter data into our client management database regarding Service Scholar participation after each session.

What is the average time commitment for a Skills Trainer? A Skills Trainer will facilitate 90 minutes each week to a group of Service Scholars over the duration of a cohort, typically an 8‑12 week commitment. However, you can commit to a longer or shorter window of time, to meet your needs.

Note:

This volunteer opportunity requires a criminal background check, at no cost to you.

Sign up for a training today or call Greg Tarnacki, Service Works Program Coordinator  to learn more about scheduling a time or date that works for you.

Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.

This position is a volunteer position to support under‑served youth ages 16‑24 in either a high school or job training/GED situation in Newark. Scholars can be mentored via Skype, telephone, conference call, group chat, text or other means; however, we recommend you meet them in person during the course of the mentoring process.