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Job Title: Youthworks Crew Supervisor
Program: Summer 2024 Youth Employment

Report to: Jennifer Robinson, Friends of Patterson Park FLSA Classification: PT/Non-exempt
Dates of 2024 Program: July 8 – August 9 (plus an additional 7-8 days preparation and reporting required)

To apply: Send resume and email cover letter to Jennifer@pattersonpark.com. Please put Youthworks and your last name in the subject line. No phone calls please. Open until filled.

SUMMARY:

In partnership with the Mayor’s YouthWorks program and several non-profits in Southeast Baltimore, Friends of Patterson Park (FPP) provides neighborhood youth with community-based work experience, job and life skills training and community engagement experience in the summer months to prepare them for future employment. Friends of Patterson Park is a part of the Southeast Youth Collaborative, a group of nine organizations. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development’s YouthWorks program, these organizations provide meaningful work experience, employment training, enrichment, and community engagement for older youth living in Southeast Baltimore.

The Crew Supervisor role manages a group of 10 YouthWorkers for 5 weeks. The position will require an additional 7-8 days of work bringing the total employment time to 6 1⁄2 weeks. This year’s program will focus on integrating curriculum about trees throughout in addition to covering employment skills, field trips, and financial literacy. The position will require some planning and logistics for each day and week of activities. A good portion of the program will be outside – weather permitting. Familiarity with working with tools would be useful but not required.

CREW SUPERVISOR DUTIES:

  • The Crew Supervisor will be responsible for the overall implementation of the program and planning each day’s activities in partnership with organizational staff.

  • Participate in administering job and life skills curriculum, enrichment activities, and field trips.

  • Support youth in an indoor-outdoor setting. Ensure that the classroom space is well-maintained and cared for by participants.

  • Work in unison with staff from Southeast Youth Collaborative to plan, implement, and evaluate projects.

  • Collect daily attendance and pre/post program survey data and evaluations from the YouthWorkers.

  • Prepare detailed reports on activities performed over the summer.

  • Respond to and follow all risk management/emergency response procedures.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

This position requires the ability to be on-site daily in Baltimore with dependable transportation to the work site. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are necessary. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality, have ability to multi-task, maintain a positive attitude and project a professional image to internal and external contacts. Employees must be self-directed, anticipating opportunities and challenges before they become a detriment to the program. Employees must be energetic and possess the ability to work independently and comfortably among diverse communities. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience leading youth in traditional and/or non-traditional settings

  • Must be 21 years of age or older

  • Experience planning and implementing programs or projects

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) is necessary

  • Submit to and pass a background check

  • Access to a personal computer is helpful but not required

COMPENSATION

The position is temporary but full time at 35-40 hours per week for 6 1⁄2 weeks. The pay is range is $25-$30/hour commensurate with experience.