YWP is a multi-cultural organization that builds and supports teen women and girl leaders so that they can improve their own lives and transform their communities.
Position Summary:
The TWA Training Associate will conduct after school training at 3 high school sites, prepare for and evaluate sessions, provide support to teen participants, and work as part of a team to build a successful program. The TWA TA reports to the TWA Senior Manager. The work is performed in a professional office environment with frequent visits to DC public high schools.
Responsibilities:
TWA TA responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Conduct interactive, issue-skills training for 7-13 teens at each of three sites (21-39 total);
Provide peer counseling, academic, and social service resources to individual teen women;
Conduct research and develop materials and exercises for a range of issues;
Lead needs assessment and project development for team projects.
Contribute to the development of a teen-led project during the summer
Maintain administrative systems for Teen Women in Action (including files, binders, data entry)
Req. candidate profile :
Qualifications:
2 years experience doing training and/or group facilitation
1 year experience working with youth
I year experience with administrative systems
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, youth empowerment, and antioppression work
Understanding of teen women’s issues and leadership development needs
Self motivated, efficient and able to meet deadlines
Some experience with project development and implementation * Accountability, resourcefulness, and ability to work under pressure; and
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