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Young Engagement

4 months ago


Washington, United States Latin American Youth Center Full time

**JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY**

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

**LOCATION**:Washington, DC

**COMPETITIVE BENEFITS**

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
- Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
- 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year.
- Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
- Health club discounts
- One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).
- Education Assistance

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop, implement and share outreach and engagement strategies and good retention practices across all cohorts in bi-weekly specialist meetings with the team.
- Document team’s recruitment and retention challenges and overall progress across all sites while working toward new strategies.
- Facilitate sessions for two cohorts during implementation seasons.
- Build relationships and maintain regular communication with youth, parents, schools, and community organizations.
- Coordinate recruitment goals with team before each recruitment visit at schools.
- Ensure that all required paperwork is entered into ETO data system, Child Trends data systems (REDCap), and Microsoft SharePoint.
- Work with the Program Coordinator to maintain the budget, oversee documentation, and Data keeping as Grant requires.
- Assist in the Sexual and Reproductive Team effort to attend Community outreach events.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum 2 years of youth development experience; school-based experience is a plus.
- Experience working with youth in a group educational setting; background in conducting participatory learning programs a plus.
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by bilingual youth in the community.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with youth.
- Organizational and time management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Knowledge of community and local resources.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
- Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required.
- Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
- Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
- Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
- LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonabl