Youth Programming Specialist - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv : Job Details

Youth Programming Specialist

Department: CAAP (Center for Arab American Philanthropy)

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Youth Programming Specialist

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary:Under general supervision, the Youth Programming Specialist uses specialized knowledge in youth organizing and professional experience in philanthropy, community organizing, and nonprofit capacity building, to develop and implement ACCESS- strategy for engaging and empowering youth in the organization-s national work, particularly the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP). The employee is responsible for developing and executing engaging content for youth participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with leadership of ACCESS and its national institutions, develop strategies to engage youth in ACCESS programming and keep them connected with the organization

• Oversee youth development programs including CAAP-s Teen Grantmaking Initiative, NNAAC-s Transformative Leaders Fellowship, Digital Connectors, ACCESS ACTS, among others

• Manage CAAP-s numerous scholarship programs, including driving strategy for engagement of scholarship recipients and alumni, regularly communicating with scholarship review committees, leading review meetings, and ensuring high quality of materials being presented

• Develop and maintain an agency-wide Youth Advisory Council, made up of participant and alumni representatives from ACCESS- diverse youth programs

• Working with teams from ACCESS and its national institutions, develop and manage creative engagement and mentorship strategies for youth program participants and alumni

• Lead youth engagement strategies and programming at major ACCESS events and convenings including the MOVE conference

• Plan, execute and lead events and relevant programming for participants and alumni from ACCESS youth programming

• Develop an agency-wide strategy of data collection for participants and alumni of ACCESS youth programs, maintaining database to ensure accuracy of information

• Intentionally connect participants and alumni of ACCESS youth programs to professional and leadership development opportunities including conferences, trainings, workshops, internships and job opportunities through community connections and partnerships

• Partner with the Human Resources department to develop and implement ways to engage volunteers, fellows, and interns at ACCESS as well as build a talent pipeline for ACCESS careers from our youth program alumni

• May be responsible for leading and/or supporting planning and execution of other national programs and events

• May direct the work of committees and teams

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of social work and youth organizing

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of philanthropy, fundraising and development

Skill in:

• Volunteer management

• Grantmaking initiative protocols and procedures

• Grantmaking and donor-advised fund procedures

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

o Bachelor-s Degree

• Required Disciplines:

o Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field

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• At least two years of experience managing youth programming related to community organizing and civic engagement, philanthropy, and/or cultural events. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

o None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national travel up to 20%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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