The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Company Name
The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Address
2300 International Blvd., Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
Contact Name
Matthew Barton
Phone Number
5105333447
Email Address
teamoakland@yep.org
Company Website
www.yep.org
Job Title
Team Oakland Team Leader
Sector
Community Support/ Social Services, Teaching & Education
Part Time/Full Time/Other
Part-Time
Is it a student job?
Yes
Wage/Salary
$14.86/hour
Education Level
High School, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description
The mission of The Youth Employment Partnership is to improve the employment and education outcomes for Oakland youth and young adults (ages 16-24) impacted by poverty, foster care, the justice system, school underachievement and other barriers to work by providing transformative life coaching, critical skill building, comprehensive education support and work experience. Since 1973, YEP has trained more than 24,000 high school youth and 9,000 young adults ages 18-24. We have become a workforce development and education provider recognized not only locally but also by public systems leaders at the state and national level for our preeminent youth employment programming, and in particular, our ability to support youth and young adults with barriers in their journey to reaching their potential through excellent education and employment outcomes.
In addition to our nationally recognized job readiness training program and vocational training, our organization has an unwavering commitment to secondary and postsecondary education as we recognize the undeniable impact that education has on future earning potential and career options. We provide on-site instruction and tutoring for high school credit recovery, GED exam preparation, and basic skill remediation. We work closely with local community colleges to improve enrollment, retention and completion in the postsecondary space. We currently operate three social enterprises: a small construction business, a café in the Oakland International Airport, and a café in the Juvenile Justice Center. Through these social enterprises, we are able to extend engagement with the young adults in our program and deepen their work experience in the high demand job sectors of construction, customer service and warehousing & logistics.
What is Team Oakland?
Team Oakland is a City-sponsored summer employment program for Oakland youth between the ages of 15 and 24. Team Oakland participants gain practical job training experience through meaningful city beautification and cleanup projects. The program seeks to provide a formative experience for its youth through participation in City cleanups, park maintenance, habitat restoration, community outreach, and trainings on work and life skills and environmental topics.
Team Leaders
Team Leaders are chosen for their maturity, responsibility, leadership skills and ability to motivate youth. The strength and leadership of the Team Leaders sets the stage for the quality of the Team Oakland experience. Team Leaders play many roles: supervisor, role model, counselor, teacher, disciplinarian, cheerleader, and mentor. We guarantee that you will be challenged and that you will gain skills that will last a lifetime!
Responsibilities
Supervise and work alongside 9-12 team members at their work site
Be a positive role model, respectful leader and have the ability to motivate others
Advise and counsel team members about job appropriate behavior
Issue daily reports of accomplishments, challenges, and disciplinary issues to management
Report the number of trash bags collected on each litter pick-up day
Report activities for non-litter pick-up days
Review and submit timesheets for team members every two weeks
Maintain log-in sheets, tools and supplies; also report any damages
Teach, organize, and lead job-training workshops and work on special projects as needed
Communicate with members of the business community about our program when working in the field
Requirements
Must be an Oakland resident between the ages of 18-24
Possess high school diploma or GED and be currently or planning to be enrolled in post-secondary education
Have demonstrated experience and interest in working with youth from diverse backgrounds
Strong interpersonal skills, highly motivated and possess strong work ethic
Ability to motivate a team, keep them on task, and quickly identify and resolve job performance issues in the field
Demonstrated responsible behavior and judgment
Exhibit interest in and knowledge of environmental stewardship
Enjoy working outdoors and in the Oakland community
Hours and Compensation
Approximately 20 hours per week at $14.86/hour from mid-June through the 3rd week of August for a total of 10 weeks. Team Leaders will have the choice of a morning shift (9am – 1pm) or afternoon shift (2pm – 6pm).
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Please send your resume and cover letter to Matthew Barton at teamoakland@yep.org Please reference where you found this job advertisement in your application.
Expiration Date
June 30, 2017