Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) program
Gateway to Opportunity (G2O) connects youth workers with peer cohorts, near-peer mentors, and adult partners in project-based learning teams for 6 weeks every summerThe Team Leader will work directly with a team of up to 4 traditionally underserved high school-aged youth to complete project-based work at a local host siteThe Team Leader will be responsible for the daily facilitation and project oversight of the youth team. This team will design and complete a project at a local business or organization and work closely with a host site supervisor throughout the 6-week programThe Team Leader will support project development and career readiness activities, oversee daily program and reflection activities, provide one-on-one support to individual youth, and help facilitate group workshops and field trips
Schedule This is a 25 hour/week, hourly position, four days a week.
Location Multiple host sites, statewide in Maine. Position location is based on host site assignment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
High school diploma or equivalency
Experience working with youth or leadership development programs strongly preferred.
Knowledge of or connection to the local community preferred.
Group work and facilitation experience preferred.
An understanding of teamwork, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Demonstrated leadership and strong work ethic.
Ability to maintainappropriate boundaries, including online and on social media.
Exhibits basic software and internet research abilities.
Ability to demonstratecompetent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check and sex offender check.
Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings andtrainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.
Who we are…
The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
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Our mission is to build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability.
Vision
The Opportunity Alliance envisions a community in which all people in Maine have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs, safe and stable housing, effective and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment, and basic needs supports.
