Youth Advisory Board Facilitator

About theOrganization

Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive. 

 WhyJoin the Team?

At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance. 

Position Overview

The Youth Advisory Board Facilitator plays a central role in facilitating the design, implementation, and delivery of youth‑centered internship program. This position is responsible for supporting the development of structured learning experiences that actively engage youth participants in program design, leadership development, and peer‑to‑peer learning.

 The Specialist will guide youth through facilitated practices on key focus areas, support skill‑building activities, and prepare participants to develop and formally present program concepts and learning outcomes to their peers and stakeholders. This role emphasizes youth voice, collaborative learning, and experiential education, while strengthening participants’ leadership capacities and professional readiness.

 This position is designed as a professional pathway role, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement within the organization based on funding availability, performance, and organizational needs.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and implementation of a six‑week youth‑centered internship program.
• Lead weekly facilitated sessions using youth development, restorative, and participatory practices.
• Support youth in developing program ideas, workshop content, and presentations aligned with identified themes and community needs.
• Coach participants in public speaking, collaboration, critical thinking, and peer‑to‑peer facilitation skills.
• Create engaging learning environments that center youth voice, leadership, and experiential learning.
• Guide youth participants through the process of preparing and delivering presentations to peers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to align internship outcomes with broader programmatic goals.
• Maintain documentation of session plans, participant progress, and program outcomes.

• Ensure all activities align with organizational values, confidentiality standards, and youth safeguarding practices.
• Includes facilitation of a six‑week internship period and weekly peer lead youth groups meeting and one-on-one individual youth success planning

 Qualifications

• Associated degree required; Bachelor’s prefer with work experience in facilitation, education, social work, public administration, community development, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating youth groups, internships, or leadership development programs.
• Skilled in curriculum development, group facilitation, and youth‑centered instructional strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to support youth presentations and reflection.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the amplification of youth voice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, time‑limited project environment.
• Relevant personal experience in terms of recovery and/or justice involvement, a plus.

 Required

Required regular travel within Monroe County. Travel elsewhere in NYS as needed. The Center for Community Alternatives requires any employee using their automobile on behalf of the company to carry a minimum bodily injury limit of $100,000 per person, $300,000 for each accident, and property damage limits of $100,000 for each accident.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. 
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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