PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Pay Range: $22-$25/hour based on experience. Part-Time Position: 20-29 hours per week In-person: Monday-Thursday About Friends for Youth Friends for Youth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship and community relationships. Our mission is to provide every young person who needs a mentor with a mentor. Responsibilities Facilitate 6-10 group mentorship programs by forming meaningful relationships and helping with problem solving Develop session plans and curriculum, as well as support program staff with evaluation and program development Administer applications and surveys to support positive program quality Maintain program attendance across all group mentoring sessions Facilitate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) discussions about Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Healthy Decision Making Attend departmental meetings including supervisor check in meetings, weekly debrief meetings, and program level staff meetings Communicate announcements or student updates to Friends For Youth Group Program Coordinator and/or school Day-to-day community engagement and implementing strategies to engage community groups, corporations, media, and universities Assist with Friends for Youth special events including mentorship activities, fundraising events, holiday parties, field trips, etc. Qualifications Some college/ Bachelors preferred Ability to effectively engage with a diverse group of adults and youth Proficiency in Youth Development practices/ classroom management Comfortable with public speaking engagements Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail Passion for public service and youth development Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation required Knowledge of local community and resources Spanish speaker highly preferred Working Conditions This role requires travel from site to site so reliable transportation is required Group Mentoring sessions are predominantly facilitated Monday through Thursday across multiple locations in San Mateo and Santa Clara County. Occasional mentoring sessions may be scheduled on Fridays with advanced notice. Occasional work on evenings and weekends for mentorship and fundraising activities may be necessary. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion FFY’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We do not expect every applicant to have every skill and qualification listed here, and we will consider the combination of formal education, training, and lived experience of each applicant. We are committed to supporting the career development of our employees and reflecting the diverse community around us. We strongly encourage people of color, women, and folks who are LGBTQ+ identifying, neurodivergent, and differently abled folks to apply. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement of Principle We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Valid8 Financial, Inc.