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Temporary Teen Programming Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Temporary Teen Programming information

What is Temporary Teen Programming?

Temporary Teen Programming refers to short-term or seasonal activities, events, or initiatives specifically designed for teenagers, often provided by libraries, community centers, or youth organizations. These programs are usually offered during school breaks, summer, or special occasions, and can include workshops, clubs, educational sessions, or recreational events. The goal is to engage teens in meaningful, fun, and skill-building experiences during periods when they may have more free time. Temporary Teen Programming is typically staffed by temporary employees or volunteers, and helps foster a sense of community and personal growth among participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Temporary Teen Programming roles?

To excel in Temporary Teen Programming, you need experience working with adolescents, knowledge of youth development, and often a background in education, recreation, or library sciences. Familiarity with program planning tools, activity management software, and sometimes CPR/first aid certification is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and conflict-resolution skills help you effectively engage teens and foster a positive environment. These abilities ensure safe, engaging, and meaningful experiences for teen participants, supporting their growth and community involvement.

What are some common challenges faced in Temporary Teen Programming roles, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Temporary Teen Programming roles often involve quickly building rapport with teens and adapting to their diverse interests in a short timeframe. One common challenge is engaging participants who may be initially reluctant or distracted; successful candidates use creative activities and active listening to foster a welcoming environment. Flexibility is key, as schedules and program needs can change rapidly. Applicants can prepare by familiarizing themselves with popular teen trends, developing strong communication skills, and being ready to collaborate closely with permanent staff and volunteers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Teen Programming jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Teen Programming jobs in Texas are:

Service Coordinator IIDigital Equity Coordinator Part Time

Family Service Association of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

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Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** JOB SUMMARY: Temporary - Contractual - On a Needed Basis - Part Time - 29 hours per week**

The Service Coordinator II manages the delivery of services to maximize community impact and is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships, supervising staff and contractual team members and volunteers, collecting client and service activity data and inputting client and service activity data while ensuring that services provided are in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a trauma informed care lens as defined by the agency. The Service Coordinator II is also responsible for: assisting with writing proposals for program, developing and forecasting budget, managing budget, attending monthly budget and reporting, supervision/coordination, subcommittee meetings, peer review, departmental, and external and internal reporting of delivery of services; managing and maintaining training files, training registration, trainer packets, processing of checks/money orders for return/deposit, processing of check requests for program materials and supplies, and other financial paperwork.

Required Competencies/Skills:

  1. Legal and Regulatory Application and Assessment: Ability to understand and explain the regulatory and administrative environment in which the organization functions.
  2. Communication Skills: Ability to facilitate a group; speak and write in a clear, logical, and grammatical manner in formal and informal situations to prepare cogent business presentations.
  3. Collaboration: The ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team or group, including demonstrating positive attitudes about the team, its members, and its ability to get its mission accomplished, and the ability to effectively resolve conflict.
  4. Accountability: The ability to consider the business, demographic, ethno-cultural, political, and regulatory implications of decisions and develops strategies that continually improve the long-term success and viability of the organization
  5. Healthcare and Human Services Environments: Ability to explain issues and advancements in the healthcare and human services industries

· Ability to train youth, staff, community partners, and stakeholders on various digital equity initiatives. Must be able to handle high volume of projects and communications with large number of individuals from multiple organizations.

· Facilitate soft skill building and college/career readiness programming for teens; serve as a resource on college and career readiness for families. Develop and enhance youth leadership opportunities, where youth can advocate for their interests and inform program design and implementation. Cultivate partnerships with community partners and invite guest speakers, or organizations to give workshops, set up field trips.

· Monthly reporting and attending group calls for various councils and community groups related to youth development programming and digital skills within San Antonio. Must rack reporting data and submit reports on timely basis.

** ·** Experience recruiting and maintaining retention for youth and participants to various youth educational programming with target populations growing up within the Digital Divide.

** ·** Conduct mentor outreach, recruit mentors, and build partnerships with local sources of mentors (i.e. colleges, local businesses, community partners, etc.) Ensure proper mentor screening and candidate review, provide orientation, ongoing training, and support to mentors, and facilitate positive endings to mentoring relationships.

** ·** Create a culture within a safe space that is youth centered with direct service that is trauma-informed care; identify the needs of youth and parents/guardians/families and provide them with assistance and various resources.

** ·** Will travel to various conferences out of state as part of The Clubhouse Network and Best Buy’s professional development training including Boston, Minneapolis, etc.

** ·** Able to represent Family Service during local monthly meetings to share best practices, resources, and participate in networking opportunities as part of The Clubhouse Network in partnership with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center

** ·** Associates degree and four (4) years’ experience or High school diploma/GED and eight (8) years’ experience in education, health, social work, or other related human service field, required. · 2+ years of experience in youth services, especially youth development with the support of adult mentors · State of Texas vehicle operator’s license and proof of liability insurance. Ability to drive agency vans to transport youth for field trips.

** Preferred Qualifications** (indicate the preferred education, training, work experience, skills, etc.):

· Bachelors of Science or Arts degree preferred and two (2) years’ experience.

· 3+ years of direct experience in youth services

· Open to learning new types of technology to promote continuous learning alongside youth and team members. Experience with technology not required.

· Experience recruiting long-term mentors and providing them with mentor onboarding and training; ability to sustain and maintain a strong mentorship program for youth

· Ability to be flexible, accountable, reliable, work independently, and serve as a strong support system for youth and team members within the Teen Tech Center

· Ability to work as a team player and be part of a youth serving team dynamic in supporting each other while reaching for personal and professional goal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.

  2. You may be able to lift up to 25 pounds, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination.

Company Description

Empowering individuals and families to transform their lives and strengthen our communities.

Company Description

Empowering individuals and families to transform their lives and strengthen our communities.