YES IS HIRING!
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Youth Employment Service (YES) is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau. We envision a world where all teens grow into flourishing adults, and our mission is to level, clear, and widen that path.
The YES Team is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative bunch. We're passionate about making a life-changing impact on the teens we serve, striving to be the best possible youth employment provider on Planet Earth, and having a lot of fun in the process. We operate from a strength-based model of youth development, which means we meet teens where they are and focus on what they are doing right. |
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Since we help teens learn more about the world of work, we feel it's important to be a model for them of what work can be. We believe we can (and should) always be improving, and that doing our best is much more fun than muddling through. We work collaboratively and value trust, transparency, candor, and kindness.
We work with all youth and prioritize access to our services for those who need it most, including youth facing multiple barriers to engagement and youth who are members of historically marginalized groups. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of our equity-first program model are strongly encouraged to apply.
We work with all youth and prioritize access to our services for those who need it most, including youth facing multiple barriers to engagement and youth who are members of historically marginalized groups. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of our equity-first program model are strongly encouraged to apply.
Open POsitions
Our Organization:
The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with a variety of lived experiences.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB) fosters an equitable work environment where everyone can thrive. We equip youth from diverse backgrounds with tools for success, promoting physical, mental, and civic well-being. Through recreation and youth development programs, we empower young people to reach their full potential and positively impact the world.
Youth Employment Service (YES) is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau with a mission to level, clear, and widen the path to flourishing adulthood. We offer work-readiness education, supportive subsidized employment, and leadership and civic engagement opportunities to teens in Ithaca and Tompkins County. The YES staff team includes five year-round/permanent staff and up to five part-time/seasonal employees, working collaboratively to deliver services. Our YES Summer Jobs Program provides ~160 teens with supportive subsidized employment at 70+ community businesses/organizations.
The Position: This position will provide support to teens engaged in school-year subsidized work placements as well as applicants to our YES Summer Jobs Program. The ideal candidate will be available to work through the conclusion of our Summer Jobs Program in mid-late August. Since this position spans both our Spring intake season and Summer program season, program duties are broken out seasonally.
Feb-May Duties:
Nice to have: Experience working with youth in a case management capacity. Strong knowledge of the Ithaca and Tompkins County community. Coursework in human services, psychology, sociology, education or similar. Experience working in an office setting, access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Hours: 35 hours/week between the hours of 9-5 or 10-6 Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate participant orientations and work schedules.
Pay: Tompkins County Living Wage $24.82/hr
This position falls under the Part-Time/Seasonal classification for the Ithaca Youth Bureau, which means we are unable to offer health insurance or accrued leave time. We are able to offer mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling.
Contact Person: Ever Stokes, Program Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Application Instructions: Interested parties should fill out the IYB Job Interest form, select Youth Employment Service Representative (YES) Summer Rep, and upload a resumé under the Supportive Documents section. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with a variety of lived experiences.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB) fosters an equitable work environment where everyone can thrive. We equip youth from diverse backgrounds with tools for success, promoting physical, mental, and civic well-being. Through recreation and youth development programs, we empower young people to reach their full potential and positively impact the world.
Youth Employment Service (YES) is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau with a mission to level, clear, and widen the path to flourishing adulthood. We offer work-readiness education, supportive subsidized employment, and leadership and civic engagement opportunities to teens in Ithaca and Tompkins County. The YES staff team includes five year-round/permanent staff and up to five part-time/seasonal employees, working collaboratively to deliver services. Our YES Summer Jobs Program provides ~160 teens with supportive subsidized employment at 70+ community businesses/organizations.
The Position: This position will provide support to teens engaged in school-year subsidized work placements as well as applicants to our YES Summer Jobs Program. The ideal candidate will be available to work through the conclusion of our Summer Jobs Program in mid-late August. Since this position spans both our Spring intake season and Summer program season, program duties are broken out seasonally.
Feb-May Duties:
- Attend weekly in-school outreach appointments across ICSD middle and high schools, conducting in-person interviews during school lunches and/or after school.
- Input interview notes, application details, and required documentation into program database, assist with physical file management and participant eligibility as necessary.
- Participate in matching sessions to collaboratively match teens with worksite placements that fit their skills, strengths, and needs.
- Conduct remote and in-person check-ins with teens working subsidized jobs to provide support.
- Provide participants and caregivers with program information, referrals, and supportive services as necessary. Communicate with teens and families regarding their application status.
- Prepare materials for participant and worksite orientation training sessions, job offer letters, etc.
- Build rapport with teens using a strength-based coaching approach.
- Co-facilitate orientation and training sessions for youth and worksite supervisors.
- Oversee a portfolio of teen participants and their respective worksite supervisors, conduct weekly site visits during the work period of the program, document each contact with case notes in program database.
- Maintain professional relationships with worksite supervisors, teens, and caregivers, and connect to resources as necessary. Assist with goal-setting, feedback, improvement plans, and troubleshooting.
- Collect and enter program documentation promptly including weekly timesheets, mid-point and final evaluations, and exit surveys.
- Contribute to an orderly work environment by sharing rotating responsibility for Office Coverage, including answering phones, filing paperwork, and maintaining case files.
- Participate in team meetings, collaborative troubleshooting, and programmatic improvement efforts.
Nice to have: Experience working with youth in a case management capacity. Strong knowledge of the Ithaca and Tompkins County community. Coursework in human services, psychology, sociology, education or similar. Experience working in an office setting, access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Hours: 35 hours/week between the hours of 9-5 or 10-6 Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate participant orientations and work schedules.
Pay: Tompkins County Living Wage $24.82/hr
This position falls under the Part-Time/Seasonal classification for the Ithaca Youth Bureau, which means we are unable to offer health insurance or accrued leave time. We are able to offer mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling.
Contact Person: Ever Stokes, Program Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Application Instructions: Interested parties should fill out the IYB Job Interest form, select Youth Employment Service Representative (YES) Summer Rep, and upload a resumé under the Supportive Documents section. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
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Questions about these positions can be directed to Ever Stokes at [email protected].
