Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Youth Employment is responsible for managing the Youth Jobs SB program within VPA, including developing basic structure and curriculum, identifying partners, and initiating scalable solutions for future years. This program and curriculum would be available to all city departments and possibly extended to external partner businesses that employ youth. This position would work alongside the cross-divisional Venues Parks & Arts’ Leadership team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Generate work-based learning programs with complete pre- and post-assessments to measure impact so all South Bend’s youth can reach their full potential. • Collect and disseminate information on summer and year-round Work-Based Learning programs to employers, parents, teachers, students, and staff, focusing on active recruitment of at-risk youth. • Create a comprehensive program curriculum that includes: o Building professional networks o Exploring career opportunities o Civics Education & Engagement o Encourage reading and increase library awareness o Developing essential job and leadership skills o Diversity & inclusion training o Civility & discourse in the workplace o Job essentials (dress, timeliness, handshakes, correspondence, etc.) o Technology Resources o Community service o Financial literacy o Resume writing • Connect youth to mentorship opportunities and increase participation in volunteer programs • Utilize an outcomes-driven approach to program and policy development • Develop a list of business partners willing to employ successful SBYEP youth to “pipeline” jobs. Actively refer youth to these jobs. • Collaborate with community stakeholders to increase public safety officials with young people through programs focused on developing life skills to build a strong foundation of trust in our community • Facilitate cross-sector collective impact approaches to violence prevention and intervention • Offer many opportunities for our youth to become engaged in a variety of ways meaningful to outcomes that affect each citizen by continuing to create and improve methods for simple and effective involvement • Champion a safe and positive work environment based on team principles • Develop and provide leadership training.

NON-ESSENTIAL / MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: • Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Business, or related field preferred (experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the education requirement). • At least five years of supervisory experience along with program development experience, ideally in workforce development, youth programming, or a similar field required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of program management and development procedures. • Knowledge of budgeting and reporting. • Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office. • Ability to work with diverse multi-disciplinary teams. • Excellent time-management and organizational skills. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to build excellent personal and organizational relationships. • Demonstrated analytical skills, strategic and system thinking.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one, required.

EQUIPMENT: Computers; Telephones; Photocopiers; other office machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk and hear. The employee occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include visions and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting or in the field with moderate inside or outside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and moderately loud in the field. Entire facility inside and outside is smoke free.

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