Enrichment Activities Assistant

2 weeks ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Youth Empowerment Project Full time

Organizational Overview

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering youth development through community-based education, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives. Our mission is to empower young individuals to enhance their lives and positively impact their communities.

Core Values

We are committed to the following principles:

RESPECT: We believe in the inherent value of every individual and advocate for their dignity.
INTEGRITY: We operate with honesty and sincerity in all our endeavors.
PROGRESS: We embrace continuous learning and innovation.
KINDNESS: We prioritize compassion and generosity in our interactions.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves responsible to our participants, families, and community stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Enrichment Program Assistant will play a vital role within the enrichment team, assisting in the execution of YEP's core programming areas, including Sports & Recreation, Academics, Music & Arts, and Health & Wellness. This position involves providing daily supervision to youth participants and collaborating with staff to facilitate engaging enrichment activities. The Assistant will also contribute to the organization of field trips, special events, and celebrations integral to the enrichment program. This is a part-time, hourly position supervised by the Director of YEP Enriches.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Duties:

  • Support the delivery of high-quality enrichment programming for youth participants.
  • Assist in planning and executing special events and holiday celebrations.
  • Engage with parents, guardians, and community partners as needed.
  • Help set up snacks, meals, and activities according to the weekly schedule.
  • Maintain the Youth Center's operational condition and ensure supplies are stocked.
  • Ensure the safety and supervision of youth at all times.
  • Foster positive relationships with youth and encourage constructive interactions.
  • Address inappropriate behaviors and consult with supervisors as necessary.
  • Model positive social behaviors for youth.
  • Collaborate effectively with YEP staff, interns, and volunteers.
  • Document services provided to youth in the relevant database.
  • Participate in regular meetings with the direct supervisor.
Content Area Support:
  • Collaborate to plan and implement onsite programming and activities.
  • Assist in organizing offsite field trips, ensuring adequate supervision.
  • Work with the YEP Enriches team to integrate various activities into the schedule.
  • Coordinate with external contractors to enhance youth engagement.
  • Assist in administering surveys and assessments related to programming.
Qualifications:
  • Experience working with school-aged youth in structured environments.
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working within a team.
  • Proven ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
  • Proficient in using technology to fulfill job responsibilities.
  • Availability to work afternoons and occasional weekends.
  • Familiarity with community resources.
  • Commitment to YEP's values and mission.
Training:

All Program Assistants will receive comprehensive training from experienced staff members, with ongoing professional development opportunities available.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The Youth Empowerment Project is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our mission and enhances our impact in the community. We actively seek to recruit and retain talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
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