Youth Engagement LeadAt — American Red Cross - Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties

Position Description

• Develop and execute an implementation work plan outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics supporting the National Youth Strategy and regional youth engagement priorities.
• Set realistic targets and focus on delivering results in four key areas of youth engagement: Volunteerism, Blood Donors, Fundraising, Learning 
• Proactively identify and respond to challenges impacting the youth engagement priorities.
• Build a culture that supports youth engagement with the Red Cross mission.
• Communicate Red Cross policies and opportunities to youth and youth engagement volunteers.
• Identify roles for youth and young adult volunteers, delegate, and mentor in a supportive manner.
• Assist in the planning of annual Leadership Development Camp (held every Fall)
• Manage Regional Youth Council
• Oversee Red Cross Club program 

Daily tasks include:

• Check youth application queue and process new members
• Pull volunteer hours reports
• Contact Red Cross club officers to ensure hours and activities align with organizational goals
• Plan youth leadership development activities (in collaboration with youth leaders)
• Assist Youth Program Coordinator with additional administrative needs

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Develop program coordination and project management experience.
• Apply youth development strategies to program development.
• Mentor & coach high school youth leaders to improve their leadership capacity.
• Learn a new customer relationship management (CRM) software called Volunteer Connection.
   

Desired Qualifications

Availability during business hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm for in-office shifts

Length of position: 16 weeks or longer

Hours per week: 4 hours per week or more if needed

Is this a paid opportunity? No

Application Instructions

Must submit Red Cross Volunteer Application online, complete a pre-screening phone call, and a departmental interview.
Apply at: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org