Summer Youth Program Assistant

POSITION AVAILABLE

Summer Youth Program Assistant – will assist the Youth Programs Coordinator implementation of SECS’ 2008 Summer Youth Program “Youth Improving Communities.” Assistants will work directly with neighborhood youth ages 12-17 on life skills development, civic engagement, reading skills, and job-readiness skills. The position is for 5 weeks at 30 hours a week, 7:30am – 2:30pm. The program will consist of the following components:

• Attend Staff Orientation
• Assist with implementation of program components
• Supervise up to 20 youth at all program activities
• Provide mentoring throughout program
• Encourage and motivate youth in reading program
• Direct and participate in recreational activities and community service projects

REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Have an interest in improving the community
- Must like kids
- Must be able to physically stand, walk, and be outside for long periods of time

Program Dates: June 23rd – July 25th, 2008
$10/hour

Anyone interested in this job opportunity with SECS, please send your resume and a letter of interest to:

Tracy Irvin, Youth Programs Coordinator
tirvin@southeastcommunityservices.org

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