Title: Youth Center Program Specialist, FEST & DAASH
Department: Youth Center
Position Type: Non-Exempt; Full-Time
Reports To: Youth Center Assistant Manager
Compensation: $20-24 per hour (+1/hr Spanish fluency differential)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K
Application Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: June/July 202
VISION: one•n•ten envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth and young adults are embraced for who they are, actively engaged in their communities, and empowered to lead.
MISSION: To serve LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 11-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self-expression, self-acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices.
JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
The Youth Center serves as the central hub for one·n·ten’s programs, offering LGBTQ+ youth and young adults (ages 11-24) a safe, affirming space to access resources, build community, and engage in programs that fosters self-acceptance, leadership, and overall well-being.
Programs are designed to be responsive, inclusive, and grounded in the lived experiences of the youth we serve.
The Youth Center Program Specialist – Friends Ending Stigma Together (FEST) and Developmentally Age-Appropriate Sexual Health (DAASH) plays a vital role in creating and facilitating safe, affirming, and inclusive community-focused education programs for LGBTQIA+ youth.
This position will serve as the lead staff member for implementing HIV and Sexual Health education, monthly testing opportunities, and community outreach.
This role requires the staff member to work in the office at the Youth Center 4-5 days per week, with the option of 1 Work-From-Home day per week, when possible.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position includes leading and supporting programs at the Downtown Phoenix Youth Center (3-4 evenings per week), supporting online engagement, collaborating with community partners, and supporting special events, such as Camp OUTdoors and the TGNC Retreat.
- Lead the implementation and integration of the DAASH program across one∙n∙ten’s Youth Center and Satellite Sites.
- Develop and facilitate engaging age-appropriate activities and programs that support positive youth development, HIV prevention, and intervention messaging through an intersectional lens.
- Create factual, engaging, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, relevant sexual health programs for youth ages 11-13, 14-17 and 18-24
- Assist in PrEP/PEP service navigation.
- Facilitate trainings or collaborate with community partners to provide HIV/AIDs, Pep/PreP for one∙n∙tenstaff and volunteers.
- Collaborate with youth to ensure programs are youth-driven, responsive, and trauma-informed.
- Maintain a safe and welcoming environment through consistent leadership and adherence to safe space guidelines.
- Enforce safe-space guidelines consistent with organizational goals, mission, and values.
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community leaders, and appropriate communityagencies to assist with recruitment and referral services.
- Evaluate programs on a continual basis to ensure programs and activities respond to youth needs and address participants’ sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural diversity.
- Represent one∙n∙ten at community events such as Phoenix Pride, Rainbows Festival, and relevant mental health or sexual health-centered events.
- Build and sustain partnerships with schools, organizations, and providers focused on gender-affirming care and youth mental wellness to ensure fidelity to program goals and impact measurement.
- Assist in creating social media campaigns and digital outreach materials to support sexual health visibility and wellness.
- Maintain accurate participation records, evaluations, and reports in alignment with funding and organizational goals.
- Assist with data collection and outcome tracking in platforms such as Salesforce or similar.
- Meet specific program metrics and assist in grant reports.
- Contribute to the physical upkeep and atmosphere of the Youth Center as a clean, youth-friendly, and affirming space.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Extensive experience in positive youth development and trauma-informed care-based program developmentand implementation.
- Proven experience in program development & implementation to benefit diverse populations of youth and young adults.
- Proven experience leading sexual health programs to youth or young adults.
- Experience in conducting effective community and school-based outreach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels and in all settings relevant to the organization’s mission and values.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to multi-task with confidence and multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work remotely and independently at times and as part of a highly collaborative professional team with enthusiasm and commitment.
- Ability to understand and implement organizational policies and procedures.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:
- Maintain a high level of enthusiasm and positive attitude.
- Understand, value, and respect diversity in all forms, including diversity within the LGBTQ community,
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse volunteers, staff, community leaders, organizations, sponsors and their stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and maintain confidentiality when required.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership to ensure appropriate conduct, safety, and development of participants.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- GED, High School Diploma, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in youth development, human services, LGBTQ+ nonprofits, or suicide prevention/mental health fields.
- Experience in trauma-informed care, resilience-based programs, and youth empowerment.
- Strong computer skills required, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Windows Suite.
- Good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. Involvement and/or knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community and/or non-profit organizations preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification and Food Handler’s certifications or ability to obtain.
PREFERRED:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, pay differential available based on proven fluency.
- Proficiency in Salesforce / CMS systems.
- Skills that come with this lived experience are valuable to this position
SCHEDULE: Non-exempt full-time, as needed and required by the position, including regular evening shifts, and occasional weekend work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS: Standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, stretchingand able to lift 40lbs without issue.
TRAVEL: Ability and willingness to drive a company vehicle and/or your own reliable vehicle to travel to various locations. Mileage reimbursement is available.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a Criminal Background Check and maintain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
INSTRUCTIONS – HOW TO APPLY
Email resumes to careers@onenten.org, include “DAASH Submission” in the subject line.
Note: Applications will not be accepted through any other means. Applicants can expect to receive confirmation within 10 business days indicating that an application has been successfully received.
one•n•ten is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
