​Youth Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

We are currently seeking to appoint an energetic, motivated and effective Youth Coordinator. Reporting to our Chief Executive, this exciting role will take responsibility for overseeing, developing and delivering specific building-based youth projects and programmes, including our Young Londoners Fund project (funded by the Mayor of London), based at the Terence Brown Arc in the Park. Full time (with part time options considered), this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of a further extension depending on funding. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of specific building-based youth projects across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded in line with funding agreements

• Leading and line managing a small team of Youth Workers/volunteers delivering high quality youth work programmes
• Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of youth-related provision
• Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA youth projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential

• Mentoring young people by supporting positive behaviours and supporting the delivery of life-skills sessions and workshops

• Assisting young people in identifying progression opportunities and providing on-going transition support for those moving into college, employment, apprenticeships or further learning
• Liaising with parents and carers of young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
• Supporting the longer-term development of AAA youth programmes as we seek to build on success and open up new opportunities for local young people

 
The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications). The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place the following week. Further details of the post are contained in the Job Description and those interested in applying should download and complete our Application Form and submit via email to Jonny Boux, Chief Executive jonny@theaaazone.com