GFPC Community Youth Mobilizer; Grant-Funded

GFPC 1 Community Youth Mobilizer (Grant-Funded)

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words—we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities.

Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success. Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees! Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage. Choose from two generous retirement plans:
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

The Youth Mobilizer position is a full-time position that will begin on or around August 15, 2026. This position is funded by a three-year grant, with the possibility of continued funding based on grant availability. The Youth Mobilizer will be responsible for the following activities:

• Plan, lead, and supervise staff for two summer programs:
  Leaders-In-Training and Summer Learning Program.
• Lead the Youth Advisory Council, a youth committee comprised of local middle and high school students.
• Assist in other The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) programs like Grey Matter and Hound Packs.
• Assist with special youth-related events throughout the year such as the Be Kind campaign and art contest.
• Work collaboratively with college and high school student interns, with potential to supervise them.
• Assist in the dissemination of SCRC's information to key leaders, schools and other youth service providers and the public.
• Represent SCRC to the larger community, serving as the primary community contact for youth activities.
• Attend workshops and trainings to assist with carrying out functions of the job.
• Provide needed documentation for grant proposals, reports, concept papers and other materials needed to obtain continued/increased SCRC and youth funding.

A job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled interview.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field.
• Acceptable child abuse, criminal history & FBI clearance, valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation.
• Prior experience working with youth.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work and two years of post-degree experience.
• Demonstrated ability to: build collaborative relationships with community partners, schools, and youth-serving organizations, plan and implement engaging youth programming, apply effective behavioral management strategies in group settings, manage multiple deadlines and program deliverables with consistency, work with grant-funded programs and program budgets, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Open Date - 07/08/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

For full consideration candidates should apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by July 31, 2026 with acceptance of materials continuing until the posting has been closed. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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