Youth Leadership Coordinator

Job Overview

The Youth Leadership (YL) Coordinator develops and coordinates youth leadership activities and programming designed to serve youth between the ages of 14-20. The incumbent reports to and coordinates with other elements of the Education Department, specifically the K-12 advisors and YES Supervisors, to develop special training and opportunities for all Hiaki youth and young adults. This position collaborates with the surrounding Yaqui communities/pueblos in Southern Arizona, as well as coordinating with local and regional Tribal Youth groups to solicit special guests and speakers to address issues that concern youth.

The Youth Leadership program provides mentoring and opportunities designed to promote positive attitudes, enhanced self-image, confidence, maturity, and pride in being a productive member of society of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

• Recruit Hiaki youth to participate in scheduled/planned activities and programming.
• Form and monitor the Yaqui Youth Council and other leadership groups developed by the Education Department.
• Coordinate with YES offices to develop workshops, seminars, and conferences to encourage and motivate youth to stay in school.
• Provide oral and written monthly reports to the Tribal Ed. Director and staff.
• Serve as Community youth liaison in the interest and development of community youth services and projects.
• Coordinate enrichment projects to expose youth to leadership and career awareness experiences through various resources.
• Must attend youth council regular and/or other meetings as requested.
• Provide an effective voice on behalf of youth of the Community.
• Advocate for youth issues and concerns with the Youth Council, Tribal Departments and organizations where Hiaki youth participate.
• Provide amicable communication with the tribal community, programs and youth to provide information and services.
• Encourage youth and community participation in community activities and events to meet the various needs and interests of youth.
• Act as a resource person to youth when questions concerning the Pascua Yaqui Tribe are raised.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

• The physical, mental and social problems which accompany the youth in the Hiaki community.
• Mentoring principles.
• Counseling practices and principles.
• Local resources for educational and career development opportunities.
• Understanding and knowledge required to address all traditions and the heritage of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe with respect.
• Report preparation techniques.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Budget development and fiscal accountability standards required to establish and monitor the Youth Leadership program.
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with youth of varied economic, educational and cultural backgrounds; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal employees, school districts and other identified stakeholders.
• Must maintain a positive attitude while communicating and interacting with youth.
• Recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations.
• Providing educational and counseling services to students.
• Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Must be willing to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field contributing to youth programming, plus three (3) years of experience working with youth.

• Trilingual in English/Spanish/Hiaki is preferred;
• Experience in mentoring youth is preferred;
• Experience with Social Media is a plus.

• Must be an enrolled member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• Must be knowledgeable in the culture/history/traditions of the Hiaki; experience in working with Yaqui youth/families is required;
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Hiaki is required;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.