Youth Programming Specialist - ACCESS (MI) : Job Details

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 ~and~ • 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