City of Fort Collins · 1 day ago
Program Assistant (Youth Engagement Coordinator)
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrThe City of Fort Collins is focused on strengthening the community through volunteerism. The Youth Engagement Coordinator will implement volunteer engagement strategies for youth, manage the NextGenServe program, and promote work-based learning opportunities in partnership with local schools.
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Responsibilities
Manage all logistics of NextGenServe teen program
Manage partnership with PSD to create and manage school-based Service-Learning Clubs
Assist with VSP marketing
Develop relationships with PSD secondary schools
Develop volunteer position descriptions and plan recruitment events
Conduct volunteer interviews and field questions
Plan and conduct large volunteer projects
Support City staff in managing volunteer engagement efforts
Maintain VSP website , SharePoint site and newsletter
Train staff on the use of Engage, the City’s volunteer management platform
Work with Internship Project team to implement City-wide internship policies
Promote work-based learning opportunities in PSD schools
Support City staff in providing work-based learning opportunities
Qualification
Required
Post-offer background check required
MVR check is required
Resourceful in seeking creative solutions
Growth mindset and willingness to learn
Interpersonal savvy that allows for building both internal and external partnerships
Excellent communication skills
Ability to instill trust in teen participants, parents and City staff
Ability to manage complex situations with a flexible mindset
Experience managing competing priorities
Experience managing hourly staff and or interns
Experience in work-based learning
Experience with teens
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick
Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Wellness program, workout facilities
Employee/family onsite health clinic
Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
Collaborative work environment
Valuable learning opportunity observing the operational functioning of the City’s HR Department
Development of customer service skills.
Access to City personal and professional development opportunities.
Access to City job application system and select volunteer opportunities.
Company
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins is a government website that provides information about the city.
Founded in 1864
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Carolyn Koontz
EA to the CFO, City of Fort Collins
M. Travis Storin, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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