Youth Program Coordinator

2 days ago


Highland Park, Illinois, United States Township High School District 113 Full time
Job Title: CTAD Youth Program Staff

Join Township High School District 113 in a dynamic role as a CTAD Youth Program Staff member. This position is an independent contractor with Community - The Anti-Drug (CTAD), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating out of offices at both Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools.

About the Role

This grant-funded position is part of a coalition of over 30 community organizations working together to create an environment where youth feel protected, confident, and empowered to make drug-free choices. As a CTAD Youth Program Staff member, you will coordinate the Youth Advisory Board known as Delta, which aims to prevent initiation of alcohol and marijuana use among District 113 students while imparting transferable skill sets in areas such as leadership, organizing, and helping careers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate Delta student activities, including recruiting diverse students, promoting the Delta program, and distributing commitment forms and photo releases.
  • Assist Delta student officers in planning and executing school-wide drug prevention activities, including educational events and data collection activities.
  • Work with CTAD staff to provide guidance and training in drug prevention strategies and grant-required activities.
  • Coordinate a half-day drug prevention training for Delta students and assist in planning and implementing school-wide drug prevention activities.
  • Conduct one fundraiser per year and support the annual drug prevention awareness campaign provided by CTAD.
  • Moderate and oversee Delta social media content in collaboration with Delta student officers.
  • Coordinate and chaperone Delta field trips and provide grant-required documentation.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to speak and write clearly and professionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, possessing good judgment, resolve, and compassion.
  • Ability to represent the school and CTAD Coalition in personal encounters and public settings.
  • Well-organized and self-directed.
Reporting

This position reports directly to the CTAD Executive Director. Key performance indicators include actively engaging a core group of students, involving 25-30 students in drug prevention activities, promoting alcohol prevention, marijuana prevention, and healthy lifestyles, and successfully executing grant requirements.



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