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Youth Program Manager
Hybrid - In person & remote
$20 - $24 an hour - Part-time
Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? Do you enjoy working with middle school and high school students? Then you’ll be interested in The Community Fund of Darien’s Youth Program Manager position.
The Community Fund of Darien runs four programs for youth (listed and described below) with the purpose of teaching philanthropy, learning through volunteerism, building developmental assets, and engaging youth in meaningful conversations about mental health and substance abuse.
The Youth Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of all Youth Programs within TCF. Our goal is to provide a safe place for children to participate in a program that is interactive and developmentally appropriate. The Youth Program Manager enjoys working with students, is self-motivated, creative, organized, adaptable, and has an interest in community service, substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work.
We rely on our Youth Program Manager’s dedication, enthusiasm and creativity to lead and inspire our youth to become healthy, caring, responsible and generous citizens. TCF’s Youth Programs provide an informative, fun, upbeat and motivating atmosphere where kids get involved in their community.
What do we expect of our Youth Program Manager?
The Youth Program Manager coordinates the activities of three youth groups: Youth Asset Team, Youth Give Back and Freshman Community Group; including meeting topics and agendas, projects, and volunteer opportunities. The YPM also coordinates and schedules volunteer opportunities for the high school Youth Community Fund group.
The Community Fund of Darien Youth Group Descriptions:
TCF youth groups provide middle and high school students with philanthropic education and nonprofit volunteer experience. More than 1,200 students have participated in TCF youth programs. The Community Fund of Darien inspires people and mobilizes resources to strengthen our community.
Youth Give Back (YGB):
YGB is comprised of two semesters a year of twenty 7-8th grade students participating in team building and community service projects. This group will be assisted by two volunteer adult advisors and Youth Asset Team student leaders, as needed. Youth Give Back meets at
Middlesex Middle School twice a month during the school year, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 2:30-3:20 PM. Some weeks alternate with on-site volunteer experiences at local nonprofit organizations.
Freshmen Community Group (FCG):
Freshman Community Group is comprised of thirty freshmen high school students focused on the transition to high school. They experience a bit of Youth Asset Team and a bit of Youth Community Fund to prepare them for their sophomore youth group choice. First meeting of the month is YAT focused; second meeting of the month is YCF focused. This group will be assisted by one LCSW Advisor, TCF Community Investments Director and four student leaders (2 YAT liaisons and 2 YCF liaisons). FCG meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly from 6-6:45 PM, during the school year. Some weeks alternate with on-site volunteer experiences at local nonprofit organizations.
Youth Asset Team (YAT):
Youth Asset Team is comprised of a group of forty 10-12th grade students (including 4/5 leadership students) focused on mental health promotion and substance abuse prevention. This group will be assisted by one LCSW Advisor. YAT meets during the school year on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7-7:45 PM.
Youth Community Fund:
Group of fifty 10-12th grade students learning about philanthropy, grant making and participating in community service projects at local nonprofits. The Youth Program Manager will work with the TCF Grant Director/YCF liaison to coordinate volunteer/service opportunities. The Youth Program Manager does not attend YCF meetings.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and facilitate topics, agendas, lesson plans, carpool transportation, logistics, parent/student communication, registration, schedule and supervise volunteer experiences, create event recaps for youth group participants and their parents and supervise all meetings.
Recruit, train and manage high school volunteers and parent leaders.
Supervise interns; when available.
Attend weekly staff meetings, meet with Executive Director once/week. This position is supervised by the Executive Director.
Attend TCF special events throughout the year.
Embrace the mission statement and serve as an ambassador of The Community Fund of Darien.
Assisting The Community Fund’s marketing and communications efforts including taking photos at meetings, collecting quotes from students and sharing fundraising materials with parents.
Create and maintain meaningful relationships with local non-profit volunteer coordinators.
Act as the point person for various TCF volunteers and interns.
Coordinate student applications for youth groups, create rosters and update information on youth groups for TCF’s website.
10-15 hours/week work schedule. Afternoon and evening hours are required. Some work can be done remotely.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Hybrid - In person & remote
$20 - $24 an hour - Part-time
Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? Do you enjoy working with middle school and high school students? Then you’ll be interested in The Community Fund of Darien’s Youth Program Manager position.
The Community Fund of Darien runs four programs for youth (listed and described below) with the purpose of teaching philanthropy, learning through volunteerism, building developmental assets, and engaging youth in meaningful conversations about mental health and substance abuse.
The Youth Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of all Youth Programs within TCF. Our goal is to provide a safe place for children to participate in a program that is interactive and developmentally appropriate. The Youth Program Manager enjoys working with students, is self-motivated, creative, organized, adaptable, and has an interest in community service, substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work.
We rely on our Youth Program Manager’s dedication, enthusiasm and creativity to lead and inspire our youth to become healthy, caring, responsible and generous citizens. TCF’s Youth Programs provide an informative, fun, upbeat and motivating atmosphere where kids get involved in their community.
What do we expect of our Youth Program Manager?
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work with middle and high school students, including experience supervising groups of students (teacher, camp counselor, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills; provide an outstanding experience by exhibiting exceptional service to youth and parents
- Provide the highest level of organization and communication to ensure TCF’s youth programs operate successfully
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Impeccable time management and organizational skills
- Continually look for opportunities to improve the programs
- Serve as a role model for students in all areas, including integrity, collaboration and a can-do attitude
The Youth Program Manager coordinates the activities of three youth groups: Youth Asset Team, Youth Give Back and Freshman Community Group; including meeting topics and agendas, projects, and volunteer opportunities. The YPM also coordinates and schedules volunteer opportunities for the high school Youth Community Fund group.
The Community Fund of Darien Youth Group Descriptions:
TCF youth groups provide middle and high school students with philanthropic education and nonprofit volunteer experience. More than 1,200 students have participated in TCF youth programs. The Community Fund of Darien inspires people and mobilizes resources to strengthen our community.
Youth Give Back (YGB):
YGB is comprised of two semesters a year of twenty 7-8th grade students participating in team building and community service projects. This group will be assisted by two volunteer adult advisors and Youth Asset Team student leaders, as needed. Youth Give Back meets at
Middlesex Middle School twice a month during the school year, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 2:30-3:20 PM. Some weeks alternate with on-site volunteer experiences at local nonprofit organizations.
Freshmen Community Group (FCG):
Freshman Community Group is comprised of thirty freshmen high school students focused on the transition to high school. They experience a bit of Youth Asset Team and a bit of Youth Community Fund to prepare them for their sophomore youth group choice. First meeting of the month is YAT focused; second meeting of the month is YCF focused. This group will be assisted by one LCSW Advisor, TCF Community Investments Director and four student leaders (2 YAT liaisons and 2 YCF liaisons). FCG meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly from 6-6:45 PM, during the school year. Some weeks alternate with on-site volunteer experiences at local nonprofit organizations.
Youth Asset Team (YAT):
Youth Asset Team is comprised of a group of forty 10-12th grade students (including 4/5 leadership students) focused on mental health promotion and substance abuse prevention. This group will be assisted by one LCSW Advisor. YAT meets during the school year on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7-7:45 PM.
Youth Community Fund:
Group of fifty 10-12th grade students learning about philanthropy, grant making and participating in community service projects at local nonprofits. The Youth Program Manager will work with the TCF Grant Director/YCF liaison to coordinate volunteer/service opportunities. The Youth Program Manager does not attend YCF meetings.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and facilitate topics, agendas, lesson plans, carpool transportation, logistics, parent/student communication, registration, schedule and supervise volunteer experiences, create event recaps for youth group participants and their parents and supervise all meetings.
Recruit, train and manage high school volunteers and parent leaders.
Supervise interns; when available.
Attend weekly staff meetings, meet with Executive Director once/week. This position is supervised by the Executive Director.
Attend TCF special events throughout the year.
Embrace the mission statement and serve as an ambassador of The Community Fund of Darien.
Assisting The Community Fund’s marketing and communications efforts including taking photos at meetings, collecting quotes from students and sharing fundraising materials with parents.
Create and maintain meaningful relationships with local non-profit volunteer coordinators.
Act as the point person for various TCF volunteers and interns.
Coordinate student applications for youth groups, create rosters and update information on youth groups for TCF’s website.
10-15 hours/week work schedule. Afternoon and evening hours are required. Some work can be done remotely.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- After school
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
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THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN
30 Old Kings Highway South Darien, CT 06820 |
Mailing Address:
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The Community Fund of Darien is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Your donations are tax deductible under EIN: 06-0737286
Your donations are tax deductible under EIN: 06-0737286
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