Training Facilitator

Teen Workforce Development FacilitatorGreater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!Do you love connecting with youth and sharing your passion with others?We are looking for our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, set them up for their future, and we change lives in our Y community.Some rewards for joining our team:Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!Flexible work scheduleSweet discounts on child care and summer camp programsPlanning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!What is needed for this job as our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator:1+ years of experience in youth development, workforce development, or career readiness programming is strongly preferredEvent management, volunteer coordination, or similar experience is a plusKnowledge of or interest in workforce trends in industries such as Tech, Healthcare, Finance, Education, Law, and HospitalityStrong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage teens and community stakeholdersProficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data management toolsAbility to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environmentFlexibility to work evenings and weekends as program needs require. Comfortable traveling between YMCA branches, schools, and event locations across the cityDemonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and creating safe spaces for all teensThe responsibilities we will trust you with as our Teen Workforce Development Facilitator:Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Teen Workforce Development Program across Philadelphia and Camden, NJ communitiesFacilitate program workshops, job shadowing events, and career readiness activities at YMCA branches and partner schoolsAssist in the planning and execution of events such as Y Super Day, career exploration sessions, and career coach (mentor) meetupsRecruit, onboard, and retain program participants by building relationships with local schools, community organizations, and familiesProvide coaching and mentoring to teens, fostering the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibilityCollaborate with the Director of Teen Workforce Development to support job shadowing, internships, and mentorship opportunitiesMonitor participant progress and maintain accurate attendance, program data, and reportingEnsure participant safety and well-being, whether on-site at YMCA branches or at external eventsCommunicate effectively with teens, parents, employers, and other stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and professionalismMotivate teens with encouragement, constructive feedback, and recognition of achievementsSupport participant career development by facilitating career-readiness workshops, mock interviews, and goal-setting sessionsOversee the implementation of program curriculum for 9th-12th graders, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania's Act 158 and other relevant standardsWhat you can expect:Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectationsOpportunities to learn and growBeing a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger and develop youthYMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to ApplyAfter reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.