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Youth Program Coordinator

Columbia, Missouri

Is remote? No

The Center Project (MO)
Columbia, MO

Website: http://www.thecenterproject.org

Posted: August 24, 2024

Contact Information

Name: Cameron Lee, Board President
Email: jobs@thecenterproject.org
Phone: 573-449-1188

Link to posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/youth-program-coordinator-34543a45eeb9fd2a

Job Description

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter and resume. Email jobs@thecenterproject.org with any questions.

Job Summary: The Center Project’s Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, implementation, outreach, and reporting of all events and services associated with youth programming at The Center Project. This position primarily supports Prism which serves LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-18 and their families. This position is also responsible for recruiting and managing qualified volunteers to support youth programming at The Center Project. This position is best suited for someone who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ young people and can thrive in both highly independent and collaborative environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all youth programming, including logistical planning, advertisement, and implementation of each service/event.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage volunteers to support Prism programming to ensure at least 3 adults are present at each Prism meeting.
• Host quarterly training for volunteers working with LGBTQIA+ youth at The Center Project.
• Attend Prism meetings (Thursdays, 6-8pm) at least 3 times per month.
• Maintain and update safety plans in collaboration with The Center Project Board of Directors for all youth and volunteers involved in programming.
• Develop curriculum for all Prism meetings, such as speakers and activities that are educational and/or support positive mental health.
• Host consistent open hours outside of regular school times for LGBTQIA+ youth at The Center Project.
• Develop collaborative relationships with Boone County organizations and schools to increase community awareness of services, especially areas within Boone County that are under-resourced and under-served.
• Act as a resource for families of LGBTQIA+ young people in Boone County.
• Collect data for required reports of youth programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., sociology, public health, education, etc.) or at least 1 year of working experience with LGBTQIA+ or other marginalized populations, children, and teenagers in social service or non-profit settings. Applicants with at least 3-5 years of volunteer experience in similar settings will also be considered.
• Must be available for weekly Prism meetings on Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Must have valid drivers license and personal vehicle with active insurance as this position requires occasional travel within Boone County (The Center Project will reimburse for mileage)
• Willing to submit to a background check and registration with the Family Care Safety Registry
• Knowledge of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, including competency in using gender-affirming language
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Drive platform

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency using Canva for social media and outreach
• Member or ally of the LGBTQIA+ community

Essential Attributes:

• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Engaged in the community
• Superb organization and time management skills
• Confident and compassionate leadership skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to accountability, transparency, and collaborative work
• Dedicated to the long-term sustainability of The Center Project

Benefits:

• Hybrid position / flexible work schedule, including the ability to work from home and outside of youth programming hours
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Cell phone stipend
• Professional development stipend
• Technology provided

The Center Project is committed to equitable opportunities and diverse representation in all of its programs and activities. TCP does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexuality, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, native language, disability, marital status, or military status, or any other protected category, status or identity. This includes, but is not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and the provision of services and resources.

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