Teen Squad Specialist
About the position
Responsibilities
• Assist in recruiting, selecting, and training 50 teen club members using provided curriculum.
• Co-lead Girls in the Game sports, health, and leadership curriculum at the JTDC and contribute to program planning for each session.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment and engagement strategies using platforms like Mailchimp, Eventbrite, and Instagram.
• Coordinate and chaperone city-wide field trips for Teen Squad, including career exploration trips where participants interview women in various fields.
• Attend recruitment events and conduct outreach to ensure maximum capacity for the Teen Squad.
• Create, manage, and track participant data on Salesforce and Sharepoint databases.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including site contacts, parents, and teens.
Requirements
• Some college education, preferably in health, youth or teen development, education, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with children and leading groups.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate basic skills in multiple sports and fitness activities.
• Regular travel to sites throughout Chicago, preferably by car.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer environments, including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Spanish conversation skills are strongly desired but not required.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with youth development programs.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Sharepoint databases.
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
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