What are the responsibilities and job description for the MYLAC Coordinator- PT Jax Beach position at GOODWILL OF NORTH FLORIDA?
Job Title: MYLAC Coordinator/Part-Time
Department: Mission Services
Reporting to: VP, Mission Services
Date: 07/01/23
Position Status: Update
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Position
Mayor’s Young Leaders Advisory Council (MYLAC) is comprised of a diverse group of 50 high school students who serve as the liaison between the youth in Jacksonville and the Mayor. The council’s primary purpose is to be civically engaged and to promote youth civic engagement in their communities. The Council will undertake the development and execution of a youth focus program and event centered on a societal issue the council identifies to be relevant in the lives of their peers. The MYLAC Coordinator will oversee the activities of the council to include monthly meetings to facilitate the MYLAC project as well as implementing workshops for MYLAC participants to identify and determine college and career opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
2 years working in post-secondary education field preferred
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
Not Applicable
Other
Word, Excel, and database management
Job Duties
General
- The MYLAC Coordinator will work with Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) and city staff to coordinate MYLAC meetings and workshops.
- Plan and execute MYLAC meetings
- Facilitate and work with youth to select a timely and relevant issue and produce group project,
- Work with KHA staff to identify topics related to career and college readiness in order to create the year plan for the students
- Coordinate with KHA staff the best stipend/scholarship plan for eligible graduating MYLAC seniors
- Organize and implement communications with MYLAC participants seeking approval when appropriate, including invites and RSVPs
- Select meeting dates and times and prepare agenda
- Secure meeting space and resources required for the meetings
- Develop plan for Teen InitiativeVP,
- Create marketing plan and announce plan
- Secure a civic event for MYLAC students participation (i.e. Legislative days in Tallahassee or a local City Council event
- Host at least one MYLAC workshop/Fieldtrip
- Manage the purchase Florida Prepaid plans for eligible seniors
- Plan and host an end of program year celebration
- Award and distribute stipend/scholarship
- Work with KHA staff to recruit and enroll 2023/2024 MYLAC participants
% of time
80
Other duties as assigned:
Occasional special events and trainings after hours or on weekends
% of time
20
Supervisory/Decision making Authority:
Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? Yes No
Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Standing
Walking
Lifting (up to 10 pounds)
Bending/Stooping
Reaching
Grasping
Turning
Repetitive motions
Preferred
Competencies:
Team player,- Effective communicator,
- Ability to plan and execute events
- Drive motor vehicle
- Maintain records
- Sensitivity to low-income population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Preferred
Personal Qualities and Skills Required
People Development
- Ability to motivate students to strive for success.
Knowledge
- Experience or educational background, post-secondary education, or social work (e.g., school counselors or college advisors).
- Demonstrated experience in working with youth.
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to the perspectives of low-income populations.
Leadership
- Ability to instill a vision for student success and develop teamwork among all supporting parties.
- Ability to develop a mindset of continuous improvement for all students.
Communications
- Ability to listen and observe in order to understand the needs of students and employers.
- Ability to use spoken communications to establish rapport with and influence all supporting parties.
- Ability to write effective performance appraisals and correspondence related to students.
