Youth Program Assistant

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. Position Summary The

Youth Program Assistant (YPA) Intern

supports dynamic programming for youth who have experienced homelessness, helping create opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about youth development and community impact. YPAs design and lead engaging enrichment activities based on their interests and strengths while fostering positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners. Through mentorship and encouragement, they help create a safe, supportive environment where young people can build confidence and thrive. ✅What You’ll Do Work with staff, volunteers, and program partners to deliver program sessions Plan, prep and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities for youth Serve as a role model to youth through consistent attendance and reliability Assist with behavior management and redirection as needed Assist with other projects as assigned ✅

What You Bring Self-starter and self-directed, ability to work independently on assigned projects Experience with youth (after-school program, camp counseling, tutoring, etc.) Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and engage diverse youth Ability to adhere to HIPPAA and data privacy requirements Willingness to work on site and directly with youth Ability to commit to full school-year term (Sept. 2026 – May 2027) ✅

Purpose-Driven Work Make a real difference in people’s lives and in your community every day Hours

: Part time, Non-Exempt, Mondays 4pm-8pm Salary:

$17 per hour Project for

Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.