CAYLA Program Assistant bei City of Asheville, NC

About the Department

This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.  

The City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy is committed to providing its students with a meaningful summer work experience, leadership development through seminars and community service, and college preparatory activities, including year-long academic support. 

About our Opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of CAYLA Program Assistant  in the Community and Economic Development department. This is a temporary position which will assist the City of Asheville in delivering the CAYLA Internship Program to local participants.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Assist Director with planning, development, and implementation of the program to ensure quality educational experiences for CAYLA students and CAYLA site supervisors.

• Serve as an educational and personal resource to students throughout the summer.

• Work closely with the Director to develop Friday workshop curricula and ensure student attendance, participation, and success.

• Facilitate activities during Friday workshops & field trips. 

• Help plan and coordinate community service programs.

• Organize and maintain files (paper and computer files) for students and alumni.

• Communicate with each student to monitor progress and report any issues back to the Director.

• Maintain Attendance database.

• Advise students on academic options for high school.

• Assist Director with the placement and matching of summer internship sites for the students. 

• Assists with organizing and planning senior group sessions during the academic year.

About you:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prior participation in the CAYLA program preferred

• Ability to work in many different environments and communities with people from diverse backgrounds (ethnic, socio-economic, educational, professional, generational)

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Must have transportation and be able to run errands during the day (or evening hours) 

• Proven management, organizational, and leadership skills, plus the ability to initiate and follow through on ideas and projects  

• A strong sense of purpose and vision for expanding educational opportunities for youth

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.