Youth Commission Coordinator

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

This is a part-time position, with flexible hours. Occasional evening hours may be required. Please note that the Commission convenes the second Monday of most months at 6:30 p.m., and attendance at these meetings is expected.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that makes decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all who share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Town's Youth Commission and related programming. Provides guidance to members of the Commission.
• Coordinates with various Town staff and elected officials in implementing Youth Commission initiatives.
• Works with school officials in marketing the program, ensuring participation.
• Communicates via email/phone with participants and parents.
• Assists with budget preparation for the Youth Commission and oversees related administration.
• Orders and purchases supplies.
• Creates analytics to determine success of programs. Presents findings and recommends program improvements.
• Participates in interviews for Youth Commission members.
• May plan field trips and other activities, including providing transportation for participants by driving a 15-passenger van.
• Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and CPR when needed.
• Serves as a member of committees and teams as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: An Associate's Degree in a related field. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience working with youth population, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications; or the ability to attain within 30 days of hire
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices in working with youth population.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, participants and parents/guardians.
• Skill in working effectively with elected officials, department directors, representatives of other agencies, Town employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative attitude and a high degree of flexibility with changing priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in performing CPR and first aid.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.