Youth Empowerment Assistant (Grant Funded LTE)

Mission Statement:

The YWCA Greater Flint is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Position Summary:

The Program Assistant supports the effective implementation and coordination of youth empowerment programs at the YWCA of Greater Flint. Working under the direction of the Youth Empowerment and Volunteer Services Director, the Program Assistant plays a key role in ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly, supporting program activities, maintaining records, and fostering positive engagement with youth, volunteers, and community partners.

Major Duties and Expectations:

• Provide administrative support for youth and volunteer programs, including scheduling, data entry, record keeping, and correspondence.
• Assist with planning, organizing, facilitating and executing program activities, workshops, and community events.
• Help coordinate volunteer recruitment for youth programming, onboarding, training, and tracking.
• Support communication with program participants, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
• Prepare materials and supplies for programs and events.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation for grants, reports, and evaluations.
• Assist in gathering feedback and data to help assess program impact and quality.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with YWCA policies and trauma-informed best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred; in human services, education, hospitality or related field. 
• Minimum one (1) years previous experience in program support, youth services, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work.  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Comfortable working with youth, families, and community partners.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with database systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws and ethical guidelines in the context of domestic and sexual violence services and mandated reporting preferred.
• Preferred familiarity with community-based services and resources.
• Completion of 40-hour New Service Provider training as mandated by the State of Michigan. Candidates who do not already have this certificate will be required to attend the next available training.
• Flexible availability with the ability to work evenings and weekends for events and program activities. 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and set up events as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required to travel between program sites, attend community events, and support off-site activities as needed.
• Background checks including Central Registry Clearence and Criminal.
• Commitment to the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.