Overview:
The City of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment is seeking a Youth
Engagement & Outreach Specialist to assist with the Department’s youth programming.
This position is for high energy and self-motivated individuals with an interest in
communications, youth services, and community engagement. Under the direction of the
Sr. Manager of Engagement & Outreach, the Youth Engagement Specialist will support the
day-to-day functions of Constituent Services, Youth Outreach, Communication of Youth
Resources, and all other Engagement & Outreach team priorities.
Responsibilities:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Support recruitment efforts for all Department programs.
● Research and update databases for youth resources and outreach databases.
● Conduct community outreach at schools, community events, youth-serving
agencies, and city-wide.
● Support phone calls and correspondence from constituents about youth services.
● Support in recruiting volunteers for ongoing programs and events.
● Support in recording data about community needs, participation rates, and
outcomes of events and programs.
● Attend all youth focused community events.
● Attend neighborhood meetings to identify potential outreach projects.
Skills & Knowledge Desired – Minimum Entrance Requirements:
● Exercise communication and interpersonal abilities, as well as organizational skills.
● MA Driver’s License required.
● Must be 21 or older.
● Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills required.
● Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of the team.
● Bilingual and/or bi-cultural persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
● Experience interacting with young people of different cultures and backgrounds is
preferred.
● Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to exercise good judgment and work on multiple projects.
● Familiar with Boston youth service providers preferred.
● Excellent writing, editing, and word processing skills preferred.
● Knowledge of youth engagement strategies.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
● Essential functions are performed in both office and community-based settings.
● This position requires significant travel to attend meetings and conduct outreach
and a willingness to work irregular (some evenings) hours required.
● This position will involve conducting visits to partner organizations off-site, and will
involve walking, being outside, and moving boxes and materials as needed.
Compensation
● $18.00 hourly
Terms
● Seasonal part time opportunity
● Start Date: August 2023
● Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
● Some weekends may be required
● This seasonal part-time position does not provide insurance benefits
● Boston residency required
● CORI & SORI checks are required