Organization Profile:
Founded in 2003, Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles (CBMLA) seeks to unite African American men and women to support and empower youth and advocate for the betterment of our communities. As part of our mentorship, we provide community leadership opportunities and encourage education as a first priority. We are strongly committed to the social, emotional, academic, and psychological development of African American youth. Thus, we work to provide them with positive outlets to help them engage in constructive behaviors and develop positive mindsets and attitudes.
CBMLA currently offers free monthly Saturday youth programs for middle school and high school aged students of color in Los Angeles and Lancaster CA. Our organization also works in various LAUSD and CUSD school sites to provide group mentoring programs.
Position Summary
CBMLA Welcome to Womanhood is a 9-18 session Youth Program ( 1 hour twice a month, or 1.5 hours once a month depending on the school’s preferences), that is hosted at various school sites in the South Los Angeles area. The Youth Facilitator will conduct workshops at the school site for young women of color ranging from middle school to high school between September and June(following the school academic calendar). The Facilitator should use CBMLA’s preset curriculum to engage students in interactive activities including group discussions, team building exercises, and Q&A sessions with guest speakers. Workshops typically host anywhere between 7-25 teens. Our program goal is to promote education, provide career guidance, and instruct young women on the importance of self-mastery and personal achievement. CBMLAs facilitators are responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Welcome to Womanhood Program including program data, and student/ parent outreach. Facilitators must prioritize collaboration and communication in a timely manner with school staff, CBMLA Manager and parent/guardian to ensure program goals are being met.
This is a part-time position, ideal for a responsible self-starter who has a flexible schedule and is looking to make a difference for youth of color in Los Angeles while earning additional income. The work schedule is mutually agreed upon by the school and the facilitator. Schools typically like a facilitator to be available for programming between 8:00am-10:30am or 1:30pm-4:30pm. Frequency of school site assignments are based on facilitators availability.
Position Responsibilities:
Create a safe, inclusive environment that acknowledges and empowers students to express their perspectives and ideas
Co-facilitate meeting(s) with school staff and CBMLA Program Manager to plan and evaluate outcomes of the program as needed
Communicate in a timely and professional manner with school faculty and CBMLA Program Manager to discuss progress of students to ensure program’s goals are being met
Be accountable to mutually agreeable teaching schedule and alleviate any foreseeable conflicts in advance
Execute pre-designed workshops plans, activities and field trips.
Develop and maintain supportive relationships with CBMLA Program Manager, students and parents.
Conduct bi-weekly outreach emails with CBMLA resources, events, updates and program reminders for youth/parents
Track workshop attendance
Distribute and collect monthly evaluation forms
Upload and update program data and documentation including pictures, applications, evaluations, attendance and student/parent contacts onto Google Workspace
Complete and submit all paperwork required by CBMLA and school (s) in a timely and professional manner
Support CBMLA’s marketing and outreach efforts as necessary
Candidate Requirements:
Associate's Degree required (Bachelor Degree preferred)
Experience working within public school system and/or supporting young men and women of color in a community based organization
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
High cultural competence and the ability to discuss socially relevant issues with youth
Experience with Curriculum Development
Flexibility to teach between the months of September and June, on weekdays between the hours of 8am to 4pm
Ability to provide their own means of transportation to and from schools. Candidate will not be compensated for mileage
Must pass a background check
Position Open:
July 1, 2023
Compensation: $100-125.00 per session (9-18 sessions between September and June per school) with 25-30 hours of prep time per program @ $20 per hour
Youth Facilitator Position may be classified and compensated as either an employee or independent
contractor depending upon allowable regulations.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you travel to schools located in South Los Angeles area?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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