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Youth Development Liaison

City of Kalamazoo
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Description/Distinguishing Features

Performs a variety of work in the development and implementation of programs for youth, teens, and families, at various community and neighborhood locations, parks, the Youth Development Center and Station 5; does work as required.  
 
The Youth Development Liaison implements and schedules youth and family intergenerational recreation programs, as well as youth development activities; works under the direction of the Recreation Manager. The Youth Development Coordinator takes a leadership role in recruiting and supervising seasonal/temporary employees; coordinates and implements scheduled youth activities; budgets and keeps records on youth and youth programs held at the Youth Development Center and Station 5; promotes programs and disseminates information to the public, neighborhood organizations, and the media. Maintains a good working relationship with the Schools' principals, counselors, and behavior specialists and parents of youth attending programs.

 

 This position requires evening and weekend work.

 

 

Examples of Duties

 

  • Schedules maintenance for the buildings, assesses need for and orders supplies and equipment for the Youth Development Center and Station 5.
  • Speaks to groups on programs and services; account for monies; works closely with local youth-serving organizations and schools.
  • Coordinates youth intergenerational and entrepreneurial programs.
  • Develops and implements youth development activities/programs.
  • Ensures timely and accurate communication between the Youth Development Center, Station 5, and the Recreation office.
  • Determines need for, hires, schedules, and trains temporary employees; communicates to the Recreation Manager.
  • Opens, closes, and schedules use of Youth Development Center and Station 5, promotes and advocates for youth development.

 

Essential Qualifications

 

  • Good knowledge of youth development, program coordination and implementation.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Good skills and experience in generating and implementing ideas in recreation/leisure programs; good public relations skills.
  • Must be a caring person who likes to work with youth.
  • Ability to work with challenging youth, skills in leading and mentoring teens, good organizational skills.