YOUTH LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR Job Description Template

Position Title: Department: FTE/Classification: Reports to: Location: Youth Leadership Coordinator Prevention 40 hours/week Director of Programs, Fresno East Fresno County Office is located in Fresno

FT Non-Exempt $2,600 - $3,100 per month

Job Announcement: The Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) seeks an innovative Youth Leadership Coordinator. This position is perfect for a visionary leader who is committed to fostering positive social change by engaging young people in their communities. Our goal is to create systems and communities where all youth receive the support and opportunities they need to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives and to have their basic needs met. To this end, YLI promotes youth development strategies and youth leadership in social change efforts through our community- based programs, policy advocacy work and our training and technical assistance services. We currently operate several Youth Leadership Councils addressing alcohol prevention and health promotion in both urban and rural areas of Fresno County. Job Summary: Position Summary: This position is responsible for: (1) coordinating all of the logistics and functional tasks necessary for meeting the goals and objectives of the Youth Leadership Council as well as advancing campaign related activities and other program elements; and (2) ensuring that the young people in the program are having high quality personal experiences. The Youth Leadership Coordinator will maintain all day-to-day operations of the Youth Councils, and will coordinate the provision of training and content-related assistance with YLIs Education and Research Department. YLI is a non-profit organization that designs and implements community-based programs that provide youth with leadership skills in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse prevention, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Building on these real-world program experiences, YLI creates curricula and training programs that foster social change efforts across the nation, all while promoting best practices in the field of youth development. For more information, visit www.yli.org.
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Responsibilities
Youth Leadership Council Responsibilities Set up for meetings and events, including: preparing sites, agendas, materials,
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etc. Conduct follow-up activities after meetings and events including: preparation and distribution of minutes and other records, carrying out tasks assigned at the meeting

Do mailings to program participants and parents/caregivers, community partners, and other interested persons and organizations With the support of the Director of Programs, coordinate the logistics of campaign activities, including but not limited to: meetings with key stakeholders, advocacy presentations, letter-writing and petition campaigns, etc. Recruit youth at school sites and ensure a balanced, demographically diverse
Youth Council membership

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Curriculum Development & Training Delivery In collaboration with supervisor, assist in creating curricula, toolkits, case studies, articles and position papers to capture lessons learned and best practices for dissemination Develop and deliver trainings to internal participants and external clients Program Coordination and Contract Support Coordinate program activities according to contract deliverables Utilize data collection methods to document program activities for reporting Track receipts and expenses related to program budget items according to the guidelines provided by the supervisor
Reporting & Record Keeping

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In collaboration with Director assist with program/campaign visibility and viability by writing requests for proposals, grant reports, workshop notices, content for toolkits, case studies, position papers, etc.

Keep accurate, current records of participant demographics Maintain event summary and monthly report records in CALOMS reporting system Document the timely completion of contractual goals and objectives, including internal and external reports

Use tools to document and track program/campaign progress, including: sign-in sheets, demographic forms, pre- and post-tests, YD survey etc.

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High-Quality Relationships with Youth Participants Maintain consistent contact with youth participants Follow through with young people on specific commitments Develop a sense of belonging and teamwork among Youth Council members. Encourage identification by Youth Council members with YLI and our goals General and Other Maintain contact with other youth programs and services Participate as a team member in organization-wide events and activities, such as YLIs annual participant orientation, fundraisers, and similar events Develop a deepened understanding of youth development and exhibiting that understanding in interactions with young people; YLI will provide training and
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support in this area Promote YLIs mission and goals, including articulating the mission and taking opportunities to advance YLIs goals when appropriate Other assigned duties as required

Qualifications BA degree and minimum of two years working in prevention, community organizing, public health, public policy, youth development or a related field. Experience in working with youth and facilitating youth-led processes Demonstrated capacity to work with youth and adults from communities of color and low-income communities Demonstrated commitment to social justice through previous work experience Belief in youth as assets and resources in their communities Excellent written and verbal communications skills Excellent follow-through skills; detail-oriented, organized, professional Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment Proficient in the use of technology to collect, analyze and manage program data Computer literate in Mac Platform; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Licenses/Certifications required: Current Drivers license, vehicle insurance certificate Fingerprinting background check, (done before hiring process is complete) Working conditions: (travel, weekend) Regular evening and weekend hours required. Maintaining a flexible schedule to achieve program deliverables required. Physical Effort i. This position will require occasionally lifting and hauling of boxes weighing 15-25 lbs. ii. This position will require typing for several hours a day. iii. This position will require occasional extended periods of sitting and/or standing. Environmental Conditions iv. This position will require traveling throughout the County of Fresno to attend meetings and gatherings. v. This position may occasionally be subject to outdoor conditions necessary to achieve program deliverables.

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The Youth Leadership Institute is an equal opportunity employer. JOIN OUR TEAM! To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Yammilette Rodriguez,
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Director of Programs, yrodriguez@yli.org. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

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