Safe Spaces,Event Specialist

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

• Attending My CHI My Future cohort trainings
• Working with the Kelly Hall staff to plan all Kickback events for the year by completing the following tasks:
• Plan for food, activities, and entertainment at Kickbacks
• Set up and attend Kickback events
• Outreach to local organizations, including distributing flyers and canvassing to promote Kickbacks
• Posting on social media about Kickbacks
• Designing flyers and other promotional activities
• Documenting events (e.g., photos, videos)
• Support data collection
• Receive and respond to calls and questions from DFSS and youth
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings per request of DFSS
• Assist with conducting surveys after Kickback events

• Passion for and willingness to create safe spaces for fellow youth
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships with other youth
• Willingness to design and implement large-scale program operations
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities, effectively structure work, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in social media and digital communication tools, including Microsoft Office and adapt to new technology
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message to audience, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the YMCA.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Availability to commit to 2 hours in the evenings on weekdays as well as the occasional weekend
• Must be a current high school student, at least 14 years old; no more than 18 years old
• Must reside in the city of Chicago

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

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