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Youth & Community Engagement Specialist - Fly Start

Not Actively Recruiting

Service Dates

August 22, 2022 - July 15, 2023

Application Window

April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Location

  • Tacoma, WA

Contact Information

Kaitlan Ohler
(253) 389-2407
kohler@safest.org

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Description

A primary focus of this position will be supporting the development and implementation of the Youth Art Group, which is led and facilitated by the youth. Young people ages 7-16 come together to share work, create projects, network, and connect. We want the youth in our community to feel supported and to find the power, take initiative, take on leadership, and build strong foundations.

In addition to the Youth Art Group, this position will lead the development of other youth and community programming in collaboration with the team at FLYSTART.

A primary focus of this position will be supporting the development and implementation of the Youth Art Group, which is led and facilitated by the youth. Young people ages 7-16 come together to share work, create projects, network, and connect. We want the youth in our community to feel supported and to find the power, take initiative, take on leadership, and build strong foundations.

In addition to the Youth Art Group, this position will lead the development of other youth and community programming in collaboration with the team at FLYSTART.
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Living Allowance

$595 - $595 monthly

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

- Access to an emergency fund to address financial emergencies that may affect completion of service term

Education Requirements

Less than High School Completed

Desired Certifications or Qualifications

Represent the diversity of clients being served through personal characteristics and/or lived experience
∙ Previous experience working with youth or young adults
∙ Familiarity with the Pierce County community
∙ Skills and/or knowledge related to youth development, trauma-informed care, or diversity, equity and inclusion
∙ Experience in using social media for professional purposes
∙ Familiarity with best practices and tools for marketing and outreach including making flyers, phone calls, networking, etc.
∙ Connections with local to artists and art organizations
∙ Practicing artist of any experience level
∙ Administrative skills including data entry, spreadsheets, mailings, and creating documents ∙ Familiarity with Network for Good or other donor management systems
∙ Ability and desire to do independent or self-guided training to learn new systems, tools, etc. ∙ High degree of initiative. Comfort working independently.

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Subject to criminal background check

Age Requirement

17 - 25

Service Details

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture, Community & Nonprofit Development, Education & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Public Safety

Weekly Hours

20

Location Type

Urban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Team Placement

Service Setting

Arts Organization, Community-based Nonprofit, Community Development Organization, Recreation or Youth Center, Social Enterprise (nonprofit)

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities

Contact Information

Kaitlan Ohler
(253) 389-2407
kohler@safest.org

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Youth & Community Engagement Specialist - Fly Start

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