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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Safe Spaces,Event Specialist

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Description

Kelly Hall YMCA is now hiring part-time Safe Spaces, Event Specialists - put your passion into practice!

Safe Spaces, Event Specialists

are responsible for working on a team with other staff and a Program Coordinator to plan all aspects of the Kickback event series, on-site coordination, working with vendors, data collection, and outreach and promotion.

The

Safe Spaces, Event Specialists

will assist with the planning and implementation of the 11 Kickback events that are a part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's My CHI My Future Year-Round Safe Spaces Humboldt Park Program. The staff should be positive, enthusiastic, civic-minded individuals with strong connections to their community.

The

Safe Spaces, Event Specialists

plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants

Salary starts at $15.86 per hour

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset.

Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund

Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities

Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs

Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Responsibilities:

Attending My CHI My Future cohort trainings

Working with the Kelly Hall staff to plan all Kickback events for the year by completing the following tasks:

Plan for food, activities, and entertainment at Kickbacks

Set up and attend Kickback events

Outreach to local organizations, including distributing flyers and canvassing to promote Kickbacks

Posting on social media about Kickbacks

Designing flyers and other promotional activities

Documenting events (e.g., photos, videos)

Support data collection

Receive and respond to calls and questions from DFSS and youth

Attend mandatory trainings and meetings per request of DFSS

Assist with conducting surveys after Kickback events

Requirements:

Passion for and willingness to create safe spaces for fellow youth in Humboldt Park area

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships with other youth

Willingness to design and implement large-scale program operations

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities, effectively structure work, and meet deadlines

Proficiency in digital communication tools, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message to audience, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the YMCA

Availability to commit to 2 hours in the evenings on weekdays as well as the occasional weekend

At least 16 years old; no more than 24 years old

Must reside in the Humboldt Park area

Child Abuse Prevention

- Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor

Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children

Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor

Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

QualificationsBehaviors

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow themEnthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestMotivations

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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