Summer Position-Training Youth For Sucess 2.0 Program Coordinator

Description

Under the direction of the Project Director the TYFS Program Coordinator will be responsible for administering all facets the organization’s summer job ready training and employment internship program, Training Youth for Success Program (TYFS). The TYFS Program Coordinator will be accountable for the administration assistance of overall programming and services which includes but is not limited to: program oversight-monitoring and evaluating TFYS Supervisors, job-site supervision, program assistance, classroom management, technical assistance, evaluations, state required reporting at the beginning and end of program, project planning, special event coordination, project documentation and program summary report and evaluation. The TYFS Program Coordinator will also assist with the management and facilitation of training.

Responsibilities

Specific program areas include: assisting with the program mandatory orientation, program participant new hire orientation, field trips supervision and attendance, program management of guest speakers, activities, job-site activities management, data and attendance tracking, progress reports assistance and assistance in planning the program awards celebration program. Assist Program Director with grant reporting.

Qualifications

HS Diploma-BA/BS Preferred
Applicants must have basic programming skills with special emphasis on youth development and activities. The ability to relate to all youth ages 15 & older is essential. Experience with community-based programs, groups, organizations and not-for profits is vital.
Due to the diversity of responsibility, a high degree of organizational ability is needed. Strong communication skills, are necessary, reporting skills, public relations and excellent time management and personal assertiveness are key.

Supervision experience to oversee supervisors at job ready program and employment internship site
Ensure implementation of policies and practices
Must be dependable, must be confidential, must be honest, must be able to work with a diverse demographic population & must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to handle conflict resolution and manage conversations with students and parents
Must pass criminal background check and drug test
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable/available transportation to visit job sites
Must work two evenings during program
Must be able to collect data & submit reports

Be available to attend MANDATORY Trainings and Work Dates: June 3rd, June 4th, July 17th, July 18th and July 26th & Mandatory TYFS Orientation on Tuesday, June 4th @ 5:30pm-8:30pm