Youth and Family Educator
Requisition ID: 2023-6707
of Openings: 5Location: US-UTCategory: Program Management and SupportPosition Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-TimeJob Classification: Non-BenefitedCollege: ExtensionDepartment: Extension Home and CommunityAdvertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
OverviewThis position will work on a number of projects directed by an Extension faculty in Salt Lake County with the primary purpose of providing educational opportunities for youth, parents, and families designed to build resilience and prevent problem behaviors in youth.
Responsibilities
Assist with the development of educational content.Plan and coordinate the implementation of classes, workshops, and outdoor learning activities.Deliver educational content and lead workshops for youth, parents, and/or families.Get trained in selected curricula, prep for program sessions, and teach program sessions.Work with participants from diverse backgrounds (e.g., refugees, immigrants)Help connect program participants with community resources as indicated.Conduct community outreach on behalf of projects by attending community events and engaging with parents, youth, and families, with the goal of recruiting program participants.Hours are flexible and variable, but the position will require some evening and weekend work.QualificationsMust have a bachelor's degree in a related field or three years of relevant work experience, including experience developing educational content and teaching youth or adults
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your applicationDocument size may not exceed 10 MB.Advertised SalaryCommensurate with experience
ADAThe environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
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