Youth Program Coordinator (Virginia) (Open)

Kind of Work

Responsible professional work inspiring, coordinating, and conducting service-learning and leadership activities with and for youth in St. Louis County.

The Mission of YIA (Youth in Action): An annual partnership program through St. Louis County that fosters connections between youth and community through engaging service. The Vision of YIA: To create a more unified community through passionate people and human connections.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2024. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $28.17 - $39.82 per hour.

This position is part of the

Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreementrepresented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for the leadership, development, administration and implementation of positive youth programming and building assets for youth. Duties include developing, coordinating, promoting and monitoring youth programs, activities and service learning projects; recruiting and encouraging participation; serving as a liaison to youth, boards and community leaders; preparing budgets and grant applications; directing and monitoring fund-raising activities; and coordinating and monitoring a variety of public relations and communication activities. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.CONSTANT:Talk/speak, work around others, and customer/public contactFREQUENT: Walk, hearing within 5 ft, vision (near, midrange, & far), color vision, works with others, insideOCCASIONAL:grasp/feel, reach, reach above shoulder, bend/rotate neck, maintain posture, sit, stand, stoop/bend, hearing up to 20ft, vision depth perception, vision accommodation, customer/public contact, outside, drive and drive.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in communication, sociology, education or a closely related field.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM - Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-13.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note:When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT &SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• June 24, 2024 -Applicant screening will begin.

• Week of July 8, 2024 - Supplemental Questions to be scored.

• Week of July 22, 2024 - Interviews to be conducted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online atwww.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service

• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. ClickHere.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.