Assistant Director of Youth and Career Development

Description

Job Title:   Assistant Director of Youth and Career Development 

Department:   Youth Programs 

Reports To:   VP of Mission & Programs 

Position Type:  Regular, Full-time, 40 hours/week 

Salary:   $55,120 

FLSA Status:   Exempt 

Benefits:   Eligible 

Last Modified:  July 2024 

Position Description 

The Assistant Director of Youth and Career Development oversees the operational and programmatic success of GCC’s out-of-school and teen employment programming for High School (and transitioning) age youth. The Assistant Director (AD) supports the coordination of youth centered internal and external career partnerships. City/County Partnerships will be a key responsibility for the AD to maintain and grow.  

Requirements

Essential Functions 

• Lead the high school team with high expectations, consistency and positivity while performing supervisory duties including performance coaching, annual reviews, interviews, hires, discipline, etc.??  
• Lead the development of programming activities and curriculum keeping staff and youth engaged including monitoring trends to remain relevant and desirable to youth 
• Lead school year and summer-camp program planning, calendars, and communications.? 
• Take initiative to ensure department follows administrative systems, grant outcomes and integrity of program purpose. 
• Build and maintain internal and external partnerships to support teen employment and high school programming in a way that aligns with GCC program purpose 
• Collaborate with other Youth AD to create and implement transition planning for middle school students transition to high school.? 
• Develop outreach and recruitment plans for high school age youth and youth transitioning into adulthood.? 
• Develop creative recruitment and support for youth and families in low-income areas in our community.? 
• Ensure equitable processes and opportunities for staff and youth throughout employment and program.? 
• Create and implement an orientation for youth and families.? 
• Represent GCC positively speaking as an agent of the organization throughout the community, at professional organizations, or public events.? 
• Observe and fill-in for department staff fostering a supportive environment.? 
• Create and oversee budgets for high school and TEENworks teen employment program 
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within this position's duties. 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience working with middle/high school age youth in a human services/family/youth development setting.?Preference for experience with youth employment programming and laws. 
• Prior program planning and supervisory experience.? 
• Excellent written and verbal comprehension and communication.? 
• Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time as necessary.? 
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.?? 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report to be trained to drive a GCC van.? 
• Occasional weekend and evening hours based on program needs.? 

Benefits 

• Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability  
  (ages 3+)? 
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training 
• Employee discount on event room rental? 
• Annual Review with opportunity for a merit increase 
• Employee Assistance Program