Description
The Program Coordinator will lead the planning facilitation and coordination of weekly youth leadership sessions. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and organized individual passionate about youth development wellness and community engagement. The coordinator will guide teens through interactive learning experiences and support them in designing their own community health projects.
About the Program
The Wellness Ambassador is a dynamic program designed to empower Prince Georges County teens with the knowledge skills and confidence to become champions of health in their schools and communities. Through hands-on workshops career panels and youth-led community projects participants explore wellness education peer advocacy and health careers building a new generation of health leaders.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation please contact Joelle Edmond or Brenda Miller .
Examples of Important Duties
Facilitate weekly program sessions (in-person and / or hybrid) focused on leadership wellness and advocacy
Create a safe engaging and inclusive environment for youth participants
Help coordinate guest speakers and community partnerships
Support youth in developing and implementing community health projects
Track attendance collect evaluations and support program data reporting
Communicate regularly with parents mentors and community partners
Assist with outreach and recruitment of program participants
Represent the organization and program at community events as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Must be 21 years old or older
Experience working with teens (ages 1318) in educational youth development or community settings
Strong facilitation communication and organizational skills
Interest in health wellness or leadership education
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings / weekends)
Commitment to equity inclusion and empowering youth voice
Preferred
Knowledge of Prince Georges County communities and youth resources
Background in fitness nutrition mental health or wellness programming
Experience coordinating community programs or youth leadership initiatives An associates degree or higher in public health health administration social work education recreation or a related field
Supplemental Information
May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.
Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.
This position is seasonal / part-time and does include a benefits package.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information gender identity or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Required Experience :
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Key Skills
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Employment Type : Temp
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 25
Program Coordinator • Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA