Youth Program Specialist - Full-time

Under the supervision of the Program Lead, the Friday Night Live (FNL) Program Specialist serves as the main point of contact for school chapter sites and works directly with youth participants and school administrators. The Specialist collaborates with students to develop curriculum, activities, and campaign projects that promote substance-use prevention, healthy living, skill building, and positive relationships. The role also leads youth outreach and recruitment and provides essential logistical and administrative support to ensure program success.

Why AACI?

• Hybrid Remote Model with a company laptop.
• Manageable caseload for quality care.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits, including Health Plan Options (95% premium coverage).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with match.
• Additional pay for bilingual staff.
• Free Headspace mindfulness app access.
• Eligibility for State Loan Forgiveness Program.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with youth to develop and deliver health education workshops, skill-building activities, and campaign projects focused on substance-use prevention and healthy lifestyles.
• Plan and implement safe, engaging alternative activities, including arts, crafts, and digital arts.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to youth during workshops and program activities.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment to engage new youth participants.
• Maintain strong partnerships with school staff, faculty, and community partners to support youth campaign projects.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians.
• Support program logistics, including on-site implementation, preparation, and activity evaluation.
• Represent the program at community events.
• Design and distribute program marketing materials and support the program’s social media and web presence.
• Maintain weekly client-level data collection, entry, and tracking; assist the Program Lead with data and demographic analysis for grant reports.
• Assist with facility upkeep and supply management.
• Complete other duties and related projects as assigned.