Summer Youth Program Educator

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.

• 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

• Excellent Facilitator: You know how to hold space so every youth voice is heard and the group leaves energized. You coach by listening, questioning, and drawing out others—not by dominating airtime.
• Observant + Grounded in Philly: You notice group dynamics and know how to keep a space safe, respectful, and real. You also understand the lived realities of Philadelphia youth—the neighborhoods, schools, and systems that shape their lives—and can make programming relevant to their context.
• Impact-Oriented: You measure success by growth and change, not optics. You want your work to tangibly improve lives and communities.
• Strong Leadership Skills: You lead with humility and presence. You coach youth and peers alike to grow in confidence, skill, and self-awareness.
• Takes Initiative: You bring ideas forward, act on them, and follow through. You’re energized by figuring things out and improving how we serve youth.
• Communicates Clearly: You express yourself directly and compassionately with youth, families, and teammates. You can both give and receive feedback.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field.)
• Resident of Philadelphia or deep familiarity with the city’s neighborhoods, schools, and communities
• 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)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home during non-programming hours