NDMV AmeriCorps Youth Futures Associate
Provide support to the Youth Futures Team in program design and implementation.
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Overview
Provide support to the Youth Futures Team in program design and implementation.
You have:
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- High punctuality and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in international and refugee issues.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Interest in social justice, education, and refugee issues.
- Comfortable accompanying youth program staff on home visits.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
- Strong desire to help people, and enthusiasm and sensitivity for working in a multi-cultural setting.
- Familiarity with educational support and systems is preferred.
- Experience working with youth and/or young adults is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is preferred.
- Providing support to the Youth Futures Team in all aspects of program design and implementation, including: - Planning and preparing for afterschool program and summer camp activities. - Assisting with program logistics, including facilitating tutoring and supporting volunteer tutors. - Attending programs and helping with activities, including conducting one-on-one check-ins and assisting high school students with homework and college preparation. - Offering general administrative assistance as required. - Maintaining accurate documentation and organizing program-related files. - Collaborating in recruiting student participants for various projects and events. - Facilitating regular meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and foster a supportive environment for students. - Supporting the team with home visits for students. - Researching community resources to support youth academic, vocational, and social needs.
Qualifications - Excellent communication and writing skills. - High punctuality and professionalism. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. - Ability to work independently as well as within a team, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment. - An interest in international and refugee issues. - Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all interactions. - An interest in social justice, education, and refugee issues - Comfortable accompanying youth program staff on home visits - The ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. - Strong desire to help people, and enthusiasm and sensitivity for working in a multi-cultural setting. - Familiarity with educational support and systems is preferred. - Experience working with youth and/or young adults is preferred. - A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is preferred.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to support a youth in a difficult situation. | This question gauges your experiences and empathy in helping youth navigate challenges. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your ability to connect and help. |
| How would you ensure proper planning for afterschool program activities? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and event planning capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience that demonstrates your communication skills? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to recruit student participants for projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle working with a diverse group of individuals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to maintain confidentiality in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in social justice and refugee issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach conducting check-ins with students? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
