You’ll serve as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and connector—ensuring youth feel seen, supported, and challenged
You’ll help bring our curriculum to life during an intensive summer program that builds confidence, leadership, and community action skills for Philadelphia youth
This is a seasonal employee role running June – August 2026, with structured hours each week
You coach by listening, questioning, and drawing out others—not by dominating airtime
Observant + Grounded in Philly: You notice group dynamics and know how to keep a space safe, respectful, and real
Takes Initiative: You bring ideas forward, act on them, and follow through
You’re energized by figuring things out and improving how we serve youth
Communicates Clearly: You express yourself directly and compassionately with youth, families, and teammates
Program Facilitation & Youth Support (70%)
Facilitate daily leadership development sessions, project-based learning, and healing-centered practices
Support youth in preparing for community action projects and presentations
Build strong relationships with youth and their families to support retention and holistic development
Set clear expectations and routines that foster a culture of belonging, accountability, and growth
Curriculum, Events & Fieldwork (15%)
Help adapt lesson plans and activities in response to youth needs and feedback
Assist with logistics for guest speakers, field trips, and family/community events
Team Collaboration & Documentation (15%)
Participate in staff meetings and program debriefs
Track attendance, youth progress, and feedback using BOLT’s systems
Ensure all required documentation (field trip slips, surveys, stipend tracking) is completed
For a May start date (pre-program), you will be responsible for helping interview applicants and onboarding selected applicants to the payment system
Требования
Excellent Facilitator: You know how to hold space so every youth voice is heard and the group leaves energized
Strong Leadership Skills: You lead with humility and presence
You coach youth and peers alike to grow in confidence, skill, and self-awareness
Resident of Philadelphia or deep familiarity with the city’s neighborhoods, schools, and communities
At least 2 years of experience working with youth between the ages of 13-18 in educational or community settings
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Programming hours occurs between 7:30am - 3:30pm on weekdays - you must be available during these times
Legally authorized to be a full-time employee in the US
You coach by listening, questioning, and drawing out others—not by dominating airtime
Observant + Grounded in Philly: You notice group dynamics and know how to keep a space safe, respectful, and real
You also understand the lived realities of Philadelphia youth—the neighborhoods, schools, and systems that shape their lives—and can make programming relevant to their context
You want your work to tangibly improve lives and communities
Навыки
All three of these clearances are required: Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints (acceptable if completed between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2025. If results are outside of this date range, new clearances must be obtained)
Условия
Hours: Approximately 30–35 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends for special events
Compensation: $25/hour
Paid Time Off
Work From Home during non-programming hours
The Summer Youth Program Educator is a seasonal member of BOLT’s program team, responsible for delivering powerful, consistent programming to high school youth during our summer leadership programs
