Youth Mentor - Worcester, United States - Regional Environmental Council

Description

Job Title:
Youth Mentor


Compensation:
$16.50/hour


Supervision:
This position reports to the YouthGROW Coordinators


Status:
Non-exempt


Category:
Part-time / Temporary


Start Date/End Date:


Start Date:
June 10th, End August 21st

Hours:20-30 hours per week, see shift availability for schedule details


ABOUT US

The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is a 501c3 non-profit food justice organization that has been working for environmental sustainability and social justice in Worcester since 1972.

Our mission is to bring people together to create a just food system and to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in Worcester, MA and beyond.

Our programs include Community and Mobile Farmers Markets, our youth employment urban agriculture program (YouthGROW), and our Community and School Gardens Network (UGROW).

The focus of this position is our YouthGROW Program, which employs 40 teens annually on our urban farm who participate in our summer intensive program.

Youth and adult participants work together to grow over 5,000 pounds of food while building leadership skills and deepening their understanding of the food system.

JOB SUMMARY
Youth Worker adult staff to work with youth participants (ages as part of the YouthGROW summer at the two youth-led urban farms on Oread Street in Main South and Grant Square Park in Bell Hill, Worcester.

This role includes supervision of youth in large and small groups, coaching for youth in first time employment settings/supporting administrative functions related to youth employment, and creating a positive and supportive environment for youth participants.

Program activities are centered on sustainable agriculture, environmental and social justice, and youth activism.


Responsibilities:

• Facilitating group activities with youth including icebreakers, small group farm work tasks, and youth led group projects in person
• Supporting staff to maintain positive and productive environment on both farms during group discussions, farm work, and team project time
• Assisting staff with logistics including purchasing program supplies, set up and break down, and weekly prep
• Mentoring young people, keeping team motivation up, and helping foster youth leadership

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS

• Experience working with teens in a positive mentor role
• Experience facilitating activities and engaging youth
• Dedication to youth empowerment, environmental and social justice
• Available Monday-Friday July and August

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Bi/multilingual (Spanish, Twi, etc.)
• Experience living or working in Main South/Bell Hill neighborhoods
• Skills in carpentry or experience in farming

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have consistent access to a car and be willing to drive for small group team project activities in Worcester as part of regular job duties. Mileage reimbursement provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hands on work with young people, including regular farm work. This position is primarily (75%) outdoors in the summer months so comfort working outside, getting your hands dirty, and working in groups is a must


SHIFT AVAILABILITY
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June: Required two day intern orientation, YouthGROW kick off day, some additional flexible work days
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July-August:Monday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, additional hours available on Friday.


Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary


Pay:
$16.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01610: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person