Outreach Program Associate - Shady Grove Family YMCA & Woodman West Housing Community

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional to serve as an Outreach Program Associate in our community-centered, Enriching Learning programming. At the YMCA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. To make that vision real, we are centering our strategy on three measurable experiences that predict thriving: Achievement, Relationship, and Belonging. This part time position pays $25 per hour for up to 10 hours per week.

Outreach Program Associates will work closely with the Regional Director of Community Outreach to facilitate community-centered programming. Specific duties include building and maintaining positive, authentic relationships with program participants, community members, staff, and community partners; ensuring logistics of programming are appropriately prepared; working to create a safe and productive learning environments; communicating with parents and caregivers of youth involved in programs; and training and supervising volunteers during programming.

One of our core program areas is English as a Second Language with a strong emphasis on education, so experience in these areas is preferred. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

A minimum of one year related experience is required. Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and multi-tasking abilities. Experience with computers and customer service preferred. Must be willing to work on projects with varying programming and reporting requirements. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Requires the ability to travel to and between branch locations and event locations. Must be able to communicate effectively with others. May be required to lift up to 25lbs.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.