Engine seeks a Youth Maker Program Mentor/Manager to lead and execute Engine’s youth programs. 

TO APPLY: Email cover letter with your skills and qualifications, in addition to your resumé to director@feedtheengine.org by August 1, 2019.

The ideal candidate is a combination of a teacher, mentor, maker. This individual possesses a deep desire and ability to engage youth, specifically at-risk youth. The Youth Maker Program Mentor/Manager will assume the helm of the Compass Project boat building program as well as Engine’s other youth programs. The position is managerial but also hands-on. The hire must be able to execute the program directly as well as manage the program as well, with support from the Executive Director.

Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing youth maker programs, including semester and year-long in-school programs and year-round out-of-school programs. 
• Working with a diverse demographic of alternative learners, including youth at risk of school failure.
• Coordinating, training, and managing volunteers.
• Record-keeping and school documentation where necessary.
• Social media management for specific programs.
• Maintaining and supplying organization makerspaces.
• Promoting Engine’s youth maker programs and Engine’s mission to the general public.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in woodworking techniques, operating hand tools and digital fabrication equipment. Boatbuilding a plus.
• Youth engagement skills, one-on-one and group management.
• Computer literate with Google applications.
• Design and CAD experience a plus.

Aptitudes:

• Aptitude for learning new technology including cloud-based computer applications.
• Outgoing, communicative.
• Comfortable around youth, especially teens, an abolute must.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Comfortable and willing to work within and implement social media platforms.

Qualifications:

Specific requirements include:

• Previous relevant field experience required;
• Experience in a team management role an asset;
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs
• Experience developing and implementing program evaluation systems;
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Engine’s mission.

Duties:

• Attend community meetings and functions.
• Interview, manage subcontractors including executing contracts.
• Be present for all open and education contact hours or coordinate volunteers/interns.
• Conduct exit surveys for subcontractors.
• Work with subcontractors to develop programs/camps.
• Ensure successful execution of all scheduled programs.
• Develop and maintain budgets for programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Timeline and Compensation:

This position is a part-time position of a maximum of 20 hours a week. No other benefits at this time. Position begins between August 12 and August 20, 2019.

There is potential to grow into a full-time position if hire demonstrates initiative and interest in growing the position.