Youth Development Program Associate (Waukegan and Brighton Park)

Under the general supervision of the Program Director and Site Program Coordinator, the Youth Development Program Associate provides detail-oriented administrative and program support and executes the day-to-day operational activities. This position supports administrative work in the agency offices in Waukegan and Brighton Park.

  Provide detail-oriented administrative and program support, and execute the day-to-day operational activities.

• Support the administrative and program work in the offices of the agency in Waukegan and Brighton Park.
• Assist the program coordinators to meet deadlines and ensure successful programming to meet deliverables.
• Responsible for collecting data, reporting, and event support monthly.
• Complete intake and assessment when needed to support incoming participants.
• Function effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Complete projects with minimal supervision while updating Program Director and/or Coordinator on progress of tasks.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Interacts with external callers, visitors, and clients, as well as staff at all levels.
• Handles correspondence, postage, and general office duties.

Education:

High School education required; Associate degree preferred.

Experience:

At least two to four years of workforce development and/or youth programming experience

Other:

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.
• Outstanding communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Great integrity and a proven ability to operate as a team player.

Key Competencies:

• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Bilingual/Bi-cultural in English and Spanish preferred.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets,      office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer, and printer.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

PART – TIME/SEASONAL BENEFITS ELIGIBLE - 

BENEFITS

403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description is subject to change at any time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer