Program Assistant in Augusta, Maine at Alfond Youth and Community Center

Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful, engaging experiences for teens in a supportive and energetic environment. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about youth development, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to make a positive impact. If you’re organized, team-oriented, and ready to learn, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a difference as a Program Assistant at the Augusta Teen Center!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in planning, leading and implementing programs and general activities
• Provide high quality outdoor, educational and recreational experiences for teens
• Assist in the creation of a weekly programming schedule.
• Assist in daily programming activities.
• Help in keeping daily attendance and meal records.
• Ensure the general safety of the club & its members.
• Act as a mentor to the teens by participating in programing appropriately.
• Suggest new ways to improve the club.
• Assist program management as needed.
• Foster a work environment that’s inclusive, as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

WORK SCEHDULE: Monday - Friday after school and occasional weekends / 16 hours per week

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to assist, lead, plan organize and implement program activities.
• Team oriented
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience necessary. Will train.