Youth Program Educator

The Youth Program Educator is a key member of BOLT’s program team, responsible for delivering powerful, consistent programming to high school youth during the school year and summer. You’ll serve as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and connector—ensuring youth feel seen, supported, and challenged. You’ll also contribute to curriculum design, field trip planning, and long-term youth outcomes, helping BOLT build a pipeline of lifelong leaders.

What we're looking for

• Excellent Facilitator: You know how to hold space so every youth voice is heard and the group leaves energized. You coach by listening, questioning, and drawing out others—not by dominating airtime.
• Observant + Grounded in Philly: You notice group dynamics and know how to keep a space safe, respectful, and real. You also understand the lived realities of Philadelphia youth—the neighborhoods, schools, and systems that shape their lives—and can make programming relevant to their context.
• Impact-Oriented: You measure success by growth and change, not optics. You want your work to tangibly improve lives and communities.
• Strong Leadership Skills: You lead with humility and presence. You coach youth and peers alike to grow in confidence, skill, and self-awareness.
• Takes Initiative: You bring ideas forward, act on them, and follow through. You’re energized by figuring things out and improving how we serve youth.
• Communicates Clearly: You express yourself directly and compassionately with youth, families, and teammates. You can both give and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

Program Facilitation & Youth Support (60%)

• Facilitate weekly leadership development sessions, project-based learning, and healing-centered practices during both academic year and summer
• Meet with youth outside of scheduled workshops to ensure youth are fully supported, prepared and all documentation / classwork is completed
• Build strong relationships with youth and their families to support retention and holistic development
• Set clear expectations and routines to foster a culture of belonging, accountability, and growth
• Support implementation of youth stipends and attendance tracking

Curriculum, Events & Fieldwork (20%)

• Revise lesson plans, activities, and community action projects based on feedback from youth leaders, aligned with BOLT’s goals
• Coordinate logistics for guest speakers, field trips, and special events at your assigned sites

Team Collaboration & Documentation (20%)

• Participate in weekly staff meetings, trainings, and program planning sessions
• Track youth attendance, feedback, and progress in Salesforce or other systems for your assigned sites
• Collaborate with the Learning & Evaluation Manager to support data collection and youth surveys
• Help onboard seasonal educators or interns when applicable
• Ensure all necessary youth documentation at your sites are submitted, including field trip slips, W9s, surveys etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field.)
• Resident of Philadelphia or deep familiarity with the city’s neighborhoods, schools, and communities
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth between the ages of 13-18 in educational or community settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Programming hours occurs between 7:30am - 3:30pm on weekdays - you must be available during these times
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for program activities, such as field explorations.
• Willing and able to get around Philadelphia independently; has reliable mode of transportation; having access to a reliable car is desirable.
• Legally authorized to be a full-time employee in the US.
• All three of these clearances are required: Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints (acceptable if completed between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2025. If results are outside of this date range, new clearances must be obtained)

Benefits

• $60,000 salary
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Work From Home during non-programming hours

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