Summer Youth Program Educator at Build Our Lives Together (BOLT)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excellent Facilitator, Observant, Impact-Oriented, Strong Leadership Skills, Takes Initiative

Industry

Description

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. 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. Seasonal Role Details Employment type: Seasonal employee (W-2) Duration: June – August 2026 Start date: Must be available to start by June 15, 2026. We are open to an earlier start as soon as Monday, May 4, 2026. Hours: Approximately 30–35 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends for special events Compensation: $25/hour What We're Looking For Excellent Facilitator: You know how to create spaces where youth feel energized to learn and everyone has their voice heard. You listen, coach, and ask powerful questions rather than take up all the airtime. Observant: You pay attention to dynamics in the room, ensuring all youth uphold community norms and feel safe and supported. Impact-Oriented: You care about making a real difference for youth, not just running activities. Strong Leadership Skills: You build trust, model leadership, and help youth step into their own power. Takes Initiative: In a fast-moving summer program, you’re proactive in solving problems and improving programming on the fly. Responsibilities 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 Bachelor's degree (Preferred in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field.) Resident of Philadelphia (Preferred) 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 Willing and able to get around Philadelphia independently; has reliable mode of transportation; having access to a reliable car is desirable. Legally authorized to be a full-time employee in the US. 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) Paid Time Off Work From Home during non-programming hours

Responsibilities

The Summer Youth Program Educator will facilitate daily leadership development sessions and support youth in preparing for community action projects. They will build strong relationships with youth and their families to foster a culture of belonging and growth.