Youth Programming Specialist Department: CAAP (Center for Arab American Philanthropy) Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3330157&source=3330157-CJB-0) Job Title: Youth Programming Specialist Job Status: Full-time Job Summary:Under general supervision, the Youth Programming Specialist uses specialized knowledge in youth organizing and professional experience in philanthropy, community organizing, and nonprofit capacity building, to develop and implement ACCESS- strategy for engaging and empowering youth in the organization-s national work, particularly the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP). The employee is responsible for developing and executing engaging content for youth participants. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Working with leadership of ACCESS and its national institutions, develop strategies to engage youth in ACCESS programming and keep them connected with the organization - Oversee youth development programs including CAAP-s Teen Grantmaking Initiative, NNAAC-s Transformative Leaders Fellowship, Digital Connectors, ACCESS ACTS, among others - Manage CAAP-s numerous scholarship programs, including driving strategy for engagement of scholarship recipients and alumni, regularly communicating with scholarship review committees, leading review meetings, and ensuring high quality of materials being presented - Develop and maintain an agency-wide Youth Advisory Council, made up of participant and alumni representatives from ACCESS- diverse youth programs - Working with teams from ACCESS and its national institutions, develop and manage creative engagement and mentorship strategies for youth program participants and alumni - Lead youth engagement strategies and programming at major ACCESS events and convenings including the MOVE conference - Plan, execute and lead events and relevant programming for participants and alumni from ACCESS youth programming - Develop an agency-wide strategy of data collection for participants and alumni of ACCESS youth programs, maintaining database to ensure accuracy of information - Intentionally connect participants and alumni of ACCESS youth programs to professional and leadership development opportunities including conferences, trainings, workshops, internships and job opportunities through community connections and partnerships - Partner with the Human Resources department to develop and implement ways to engage volunteers, fellows, and interns at ACCESS as well as build a talent pipeline for ACCESS careers from our youth program alumni - May be responsible for leading and/or supporting planning and execution of other national programs and events - May direct the work of committees and teams - Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: - Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of social work and youth organizing - Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of philanthropy, fundraising and development Skill in: - Volunteer management - Grantmaking initiative protocols and procedures - Grantmaking and donor-advised fund procedures - Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office Ability to: - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines - Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment - Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes - Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives - Establish and maintain effective working relationships Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: - Minimum Degree Required: o Bachelor-s Degree - Required Disciplines: o Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field ~and~ - At least two years of experience managing youth programming related to community organizing and civic engagement, philanthropy, and/or cultural events. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources Licenses/Certifications: - Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: o None Working Conditions: Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national travel up to 20% Working Environment: Climate controlled office START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3330157&source=3330157-CJB-0)