Job description

MY Project USA seeks professionals from diverse backgrounds, with a particular interest in those whose experiences match those of the people we serve in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding communities.

Role Description: MY Project USA is looking for a compassionate and experienced Youth Program Director to serve youth in our community through programs and services. The ideal candidate will have a particular interest in fostering the strengths of youth in underserved, immigrant, and refugee communities. Prior experience working with youth in different settings is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be a reliable role model and mentor to youth in our programs.
• Motivate and guide young people towards living a holistic, healthy, successful life.
• Create and execute a youth leadership plan focused on leadership skills, civic engagement, and community services.
• Recruit, train, and engage volunteers who support daily tasks and special project efforts in MYPUSA youth programs.
• Recruit, train and manage youth members, including youth leaders, to ensure consistent quality programs and events.
• Develop annual youth events with the help and participation of youth leaders.
• Work with MYPUSA partners to create immersive experiences for youth.
• Work with MYPUSA partners and other departments to provide wrap-around services to empower youth.
• Bring the voice of people accessing services into the day-to-day operations of the MYPUSA program. Work with development and marketing staff to assure these voices are accurately represented in MYPUSA media stories and fundraising solicitations.
• Help prepare an annual program budget and manage programs within that budget.
• Accompany youth to community events, services, and classes offered by partner organizations.
• Create an open space where dialogue is easily created between youth.
• Have weekly group sessions with youth to talk about ideas for programs, projects, and services.
• Arrange for food for youth events within the budget
• Make social media posts of youth activities
• Record the progress of youth development programs
• Keep a clear fiscal report of the program
• Write a periodic report of achievements and challenges

Education & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or two years of experience in a competitive, similar job environment is required.
• Experience working with refugee, immigrant, and/or underserved communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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