Program Leader - Workforce Development; Newport, KY

Program Leader - Workforce Development

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Primary Function:
The Program Leader supports the development and implementation of career-readiness and youth employment programs. They work directly with teens to build job readiness skills, coordinate daily program activities, and ensure high-quality, youth-centered experiences. They collaborate with the Coordinator to carry out the vision of the Workforce Development Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate engaging, culturally responsive workshops on resume building, interview skills, workplace norms, and career exploration.
• Support youth in job shadowing, internships, and work-based learning experiences.
• Foster an inclusive, empowering, and trauma-informed environment for all participants.
• Accompany youth on field trips, job site visits, job fairs, and career exposure events; support safety, engagement, and learning during off-site experiences.
• Represent the Workforce Development team at community events, job fairs, and school visits.
• Maintain close contact with the Workforce Development Coordinator, Director, and other Club staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Provide feedback on program needs, youth progress, and logistical improvements.
• Collaborate with other Program Leaders and Leadership Staff to enhance program development.
• Participate in professional development training.

Program Facilitation & Youth Engagement:

• Create weekly program schedule that reflects the program model and continuous quality improvement.

Field Trips & Site Visits:

• Accompany youth on field trips, job site visits, job fairs, and career exposure events.
• Support safety, engagement, and learning during off-site experiences.
• Serve as a liaison between youth and host organizations, ensuring professional conduct and clear communication.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Maintain a 15:1 member to staff ratio.
• Activities require active engagement, walking, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. (average lift less than 25 lbs).
• Requires computer use, software, keyboard, calculator, typical office machines.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in youth development required.

Skills / Knowledge

Required:

• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Understanding of the needs and interests of young people.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel locally and accompany youth on off-site programs and visits.
• Ability to interact with young people positively, especially regarding behavior issues.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Benefits:

• Part-time employment (hours range between 2pm-8pm during school year, 7am-6pm during summer).
• Hourly rate: $16.00/hour.
• Great benefits including paid PTO and holidays.

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