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ID #1501901
State Virginia
City Charlottesville
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Virginia
Showed 2018-12-12
Date 2018-12-11
Deadline 2019-02-09
Category Nonprofit
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Youth Engagement Specialist

Virginia, Charlottesville 00000 Charlottesville USA

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Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking a full-time Youth Engagement Specialist to join its Community Engagement team. The Youth Engagement Specialist will be based at the Southwood Mobile Home Park, a 340 trailer community which Habitat plans to redevelop into a permanent, mixed-income community. The Southwood Youth Engagement Specialist participates in supporting outreach, community meetings and redevelopment programming.

We are looking for someone who has the following:

Bilingual fluency required: English and Spanish.

Outgoing, friendly, positive and "can do" attitude

1-3 years of experience living in a similar community, community outreach, social services or a non-profit setting

Ability to respectfully listen to others and be non-judgmental

Ability to manage confidential materials

Ability to stay calm and focused in a changing environment

Ability to build respectful relationships with youth, community partners and co-workers

Sensitivity to people from multiple cultures and backgrounds

Computer skills including email and internet use

Driver's license and insurable driving record

Things you will learn and do in this position:

Coordinate children & youth outreach and engagement programs

Assist in the coordination of community meetings and participate in meetings as directed

Communicate directly with community members, establishing trust in a warm and respectful manner

Connect Southwood children & young people to appropriate community partners, programs and services

Support community youth participation in the neighborhood redevelopment process

Connect community youth to programs and services

Work with families to reach their educational and financial goals

Help plan and participate in community meetings

Support communications like the neighborhood newsletter and social media

Do outreach like door knocking, making and distributing flyers, phone calls and texts, and individual meetings

Work with community volunteers to plan neighborhood festivals and events

Please send a full resume AND detailed cover letter to apply. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2018.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you are asked to interview and require modifications, please let us know.

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