Youth Program Assistant

Admin Building, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Title:
Youth Program Assistant

Department:
Mission

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $22 - $26 / hr

Location:
Dearborn Admin Building, Seattle

About the Position

The Youth Program Assistant will work jointly with the Youth Program Manager in the planning and implementation of daily events and activities for Youth, ages 15-21, in college and career preparation while prompting environmental stewardship, 21 st century digital skills and soft skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• This position will provide administrative support to the Youth Program Manager and Youth Program Specialist.
• Ensure program calendar and schedules remain current and organized.
• Send professional correspondence and communication on behalf of the program.
• Support administrative functions and assist with day-to-day operations and office tasks.
• Perform manual and electronic filing, manage student information, and maintain updated data and records.
• Support program staff in all recruiting-related events, communications, and tasks.
• Oversee the classroom environment to support youth and classroom goals.
• Assist the instructor in providing a quality classroom experience by encouraging and supporting youth participants.
• Assist the instructor in developing lesson plans aligned with the youth’s goals.
• Drive youth to field trips and provide off-site supervision.
• Assist in organizing and supervising field trips, coordinating all meals for the program, and preparing classroom supplies and materials.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions, and develop and deliver presentations.
• Collaborate with students, staff, and managers to purposefully work to implement student-centered DEI initiatives.
• Responsible for supporting, advancing, and contributing to a DEI framework.
• Upholds safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; assists in safety training of employees; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Science, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Lived-experience and international experience considered in lieu of more traditional, US achieved credentials.
• Experience:
  
  Must have experience working with multi-cultural youth who are experiencing multiple barriers to success. Minimum two years teaching/training experience. Minimum two years working with high school students, in coordinating partnerships with schools, data collection and reporting, and youth…