Program Specialist- Youth In Government (YIG) Program- Walnut YMCA Family Location

The Specialist serves as the primary program facilitator, builds relationships with youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, schools, and community partners, and supports statewide Youth in Government programming in alignment with YMCA values.

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.50. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Implement the YMCA Youth in Government curriculum.
• Facilitate workshops on government, leadership, debate, judicial processes, and civic engagement.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Adapt instruction to participant needs.

Youth Leadership Development

• Coach participants in leadership and communication.
• Mentor delegates preparing legislative bills and judicial cases.
• Promote civic responsibility and ethical leadership.

Conference Planning & Participation

• Prepare participants for the Model Legislative and Judicial Conference.
• Coordinate registrations, logistics, and communications.
• Supervise participants during conferences and events.

Family & Participant Engagement

• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding schedules, expectations, and events.
• Provide ongoing participant support.

Program Administration

• Maintain attendance and participant records.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, retention, reporting, and evaluation.

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with YMCA staff, schools, advisors, and volunteers.
• Represent the YMCA Youth in Government program in the community.

Safety & Risk Management

• Follow YMCA policies and child protection standards.
• Maintain required certifications and trainings.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two years of experience working with youth, civic engagement, education, leadership development, or related field.

Preferred Qualification

• Associate’s degree
• Workshop facilitation and conference coordination experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of government processes.
• Excellent facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and mentor youth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.