Overview
Youth Engagement Lead Jobs in Ankeny, Iowa, USA at United Way
The Youth Engagement Lead serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with the regional Volunteer
Services team, specifically the Engagement Specialist, to support National Youth Strategy goals and objectives to educate and engage youth in all aspects of the Red Cross mission.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute an implementation work plan outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics supporting the 5 pillars of the National Youth Strategy (Learning, Blood Donors, Fundraising, International Humanitarian Law and Social Engagement) and regional youth engagement priorities.
Identify and assess opportunities for youth engagement in the 5 pillars of youth engagement
Collaborate with Engagement Specialist to create realistic targets, focused on delivering results in the 5 pillars of youth engagement
Empower youth volunteerism andleadershipby building connections between youth and the Red Cross mission
Work closely with Engagement Specialist to integrate youth into Red Cross programs and activities
Develop/build a team of skilled volunteers, including Red Cross Club Coordinators; build rapport with youth engagement team and youth volunteers to better support their growth and development Key Involvement in Ad Hoc projects (both tactical and strategic) when required.
Qualifications:
Experience working with and leading youth and young adults
Leadershipin nonprofit or for-profit organizations
Cultural sensitivity todiverseaudiences
Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service, specifically youth and young adult volunteer opportunities
Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
Works well individually and with others
Ability to work with and utilize Volunteer Connection database
Exceptional people skills to understand and meet the needs of adiverseaudience
Team building, andsuccession planningskills to build youth program continuity
Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partner as well as board members,senior management, and other volunteers as needed
Understanding the value of youth and young adult volunteers and providingleadershipand support to ensure youth and young adult volunteers are productive among program management skills.
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Title: Youth Engagement Lead
Company: United Way
Location: Ankeny, Iowa, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Social Work
