at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Kelly Hall YMCA is now hiring part-time Safe Spaces, Event Specialists - put your passion into practice!
Safe Spaces, Event Specialists are responsible for working on a team with other staff and a Program Coordinator to plan all aspects of the Kickback event series, on-site coordination, working with vendors, data collection, and outreach and promotion.
The Safe Spaces, Event Specialists will assist with the planning and implementation of the 11 Kickback events that are a part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's My CHI My Future Year-Round Safe Spaces Humboldt Park Program. The staff should be positive, enthusiastic, civic-minded individuals with strong connections to their community. The Safe Spaces, Event Specialists plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
Salary starts at $15.86 per hour
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Responsibilities:
Attending My CHI My Future cohort trainings
Working with the Kelly Hall staff to plan all Kickback events for the year by completing the following tasks:
Plan for food, activities, and entertainment at Kickbacks
Set up and attend Kickback events
Outreach to local organizations, including distributing flyers and canvassing to promote Kickbacks
Posting on social media about Kickbacks
Designing flyers and other promotional activities
Documenting events (e.g., photos, videos)
Support data collection
Receive and respond to calls and questions from DFSS and youth
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings per request of DFSS
Assist with conducting surveys after Kickback events
Requirements:
Passion for and willingness to create safe spaces for fellow youth in Humboldt Park area
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships with other youth
Willingness to design and implement large-scale program operations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities, effectively structure work, and meet deadlines
Proficiency in digital communication tools, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message to audience, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the YMCA
Availability to commit to 2 hours in the evenings on weekdays as well as the occasional weekend
At least 16 years old; no more than 24 years old
Must reside in the Humboldt Park area
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
