Youth Engagement Specialist
Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: All Other
Job Description Apply Now
IDR is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist to join one of our top clients in Denver, Colorado. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing team-oriented culture, please apply today! This is a 2 month contract, short term backfill that is hybrid onsite.
Position Overview for the Youth Engagement Specialist:
- Serve as a community outreach liaison for the Zero Fare for Youth program.
- Research and create a 14-month community outreach calendar in partnership with Community Engagement Team, and in close partnership with staff in the Communications and Engagement, Civil Rights, Planning, Human Resources, and Government Relations.
- Use multiple communication channels (e.g., phone, email, in-person meetings, etc.) to coordinate with key external partners (e.g., academic institutions, youth-serving organizations, recreation centers, and libraries) to discern outreach activities that would be beneficial to attend and/or share partner toolkits.
- Assists the Manager of Community Engagement with routine and special engagement projects.
- Attend community partner outreach activities and/or hosted events throughout the service area.
- Support the delivery of youth-focused presentations at community events.
- Enter information and data into Outreach Tracker
- Compile comprehensive records documenting all outreach activities and metrics
- Produce a monthly report of outreach activities
Required Skills for the Youth Engagement Specialist:
- Strong public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to travel throughout the Denver Metro area.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes attending events and meetings that occur in early morning and evening hours, as well as some weekends
- Ability to build coalitions, foster local and regional partnerships, and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of audiences.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and the ability to write clear, concise, factual content in an understandable manner with various audiences in mind.
- Ability to efficiently manage time and workload, which includes proactively planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following-through on multiple assignments.
- Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
- Proficiency in event planning that includes event logistics and scheduling techniques.
- Ability to assess and sensitively serve the needs of low-income communities, communities of color, communities of people with disabilities, and limited English proficiency customers.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
- Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row
Compensation Details:$34-36/hr W2 based on experience
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.