Community Liasion - After School Program

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?

Who We Are:

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. A progressive organization for its time, Woodcraft’s programs were notably inclusive, youth-led and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Woodcraft has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area.

What We Do:

Woodcraft Rangers offers:

• Full-spectrum afterschool enrichment with emphasis on creating a positive environment.
• Summer learning and outdoor education programs for nearly 15,000 youth between 4 and 18 years old
• Lifecraft: a career and college advancement program focused on long-term academic and career goals for its over 700 staff.

Ideal Candidate:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate and present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

Why work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Sick time
• Life Craft
• Upward Mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Job Summary:

The Community Liaison position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.

The Community Liaison will:

• Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional), including but not limited to adhering to closed campus guidelines, social distancing guidelines, wearing proper PPE, supporting daily wellness screening, and keeping a clean workspace.
• Support club leaders and site coordinator with attendance rosters and early release policy processes.
• Organize and maintain participant registration forms and site information binder, site directory board and ensure all staff have access to the necessary documents.
• Assist site coordinator with collecting and organizing information pertaining to cycle reports and other necessary reports.
• Assist site coordinator with community and school meetings, such as parent meetings/ workshops and program events.
• Maintain and submit daily student attendance rosters.
• Always maintain professionalism, consistent attendance, on time and prepared.
• Make weekly calls to students in their group who do not attend.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Minimum of a High school Diploma
• AA Degree or at least 9 units in Child Development and working towards a BA in social work, education, recreation, or related field, preferred.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written communication
• Experience in working with ethnic and culturally diverse communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Mandarin desirable
• Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification
• Must have a personal Smartphone for business communication purposes.
• Woodcraft Rangers will require proof of vaccination for ALL employees providing any in-person work with staff or clients.
• All employees must submit a negative COVID-19 test result before their first date of employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk throughout the work site.
• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a computer monitor. The noise level reflects typical work environment for job description.

Pay Range: $20.36-$22.80.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 15 - 30 hours/week, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (varies per location)