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.