Hybrid Youth Development Leader II (BAM) presso City & Borough of Juneau, AK

About the Department

Zach Gordon Youth Services is looking for a Youth Development Leader II. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who enjoys mentoring and coaching youth to learn new things. We are looking for someone who is flexible and enjoys working in a busy environment. We are looking for someone who is flexible and a self-starter, who is good at and interested in collaborating with multiple community partners and volunteers to create fun and prevention focused afterschool programming.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The ZGYC team is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and we are also dedicated and care deeply about our community. 

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position will be based at Thunder Mountain Middle School during the school year and works approx. 2-3 hours a day working from 2:30-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday,  In the summer, this position will support other Zach Gordon Youth Center (ZGYC) programming, such as camp, drop-in activities, or other special summer programming, depending on the candidate’s strengths and background. 

Position Duties

This position will support BAM programming, including leading activities with youth and supporting volunteers and partners while they lead activities. 

This position is responsible for ensuring youth are supervised in a safe and supportive manner.

You will assist in scheduling activities, publicizing activities and providing support to volunteers. You will prepare snacks for all programs and prepare necessary supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

Graduation from high school or the equivalent; 

AND

any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field.  

Substitute: 

Two (2) courses from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience

First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment; 

Note:  

Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.

Other Qualifications

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Jorden Nigro

Phone Number: 907-586-2635