HANOVER TOWNSHIP IS HIRING - YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Hanover Township Youth and Family Services is currently accepting applications for a part-time YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT. The Department is seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to assist with after school programs, which serve youth ages 5-18 throughout the Hanover Township area.
Hanover Township’s Open Gym Program is a combination of recreational, educational and social activities that takes place in safe, supervised school and park district facilities. The candidates will help develop, supervise and grow our teen-specific programs and activities for Hanover Township’s Youth Center which is in Elgin, Illinois.
The individuals will also be part of the quarterly evening teen-specific recreational and sports programs that include a partnership with surrounding park districts. Candidates will assist in positive youth development and prevention services, including mentoring, youth leadership, recreational activities and homework assistance.
Candidates must have the ability to interface effectively with diverse populations of youth, have a strong sense of self, self-awareness and confidence. This position requires high energy and a friendly demeanor, while keeping youth safe and involved in programming.
- The non-exempt position has a pay rate of $14.50 per hour.
- The position is scheduled for approximately 20 hours per week Monday – Friday.
- MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Ability to work regular evenings and occasional weekends, as requested.
BENEFITS:
- Pro-rated holiday pay (12 per year).
- Paid training provided by Hanover Township.
- Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave For All Workers per year.
- Access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Interested applicants can submit an application or resume to Ryan Dickinson, Prevention Services Manager, at rdickinson@hanover-township.org. Applications and a complete job description can be found at www.hanover-township.org or at 250 S. Route 59 in Bartlett, IL 60103. Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.