Program Assistant
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Alfond Youth and Community Center
Augusta, ME, US
Summary
The Program Assistant will plan and implement recreational and educational activities for teens while ensuring their safety. They will also act as a mentor and assist with administrative tasks like attendance and meal tracking.
Job Description
Description
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
Requirements
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.
AYCC is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates the nation’s only merged Boys and Girls Club and YMCA. Located in Central Maine, the 85,000-square-foot facility’s dedicated staff serves nearly 9,000 members from throughout the 50 communities of the Greater Waterville area.
Founded
1924
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Waterville, Maine
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates the nation’s only merged Boys and Girls Club and YMCA. Located in Central Maine, the 85,000-square-foot facility’s dedicated staff serves nearly 9,000 members from throughout the 50 communities of the Greater Waterville area.
Founded
1924
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Waterville, Maine