Youth Wellness Specialist

The Youth Wellness Specialist will focus on bringing wellness programming to youth at the Rita Bright Family & Youth Center. They will work with LAYC’s Food & Nutrition Program to lead hands-on cooking, gardening, and nutrition classes with Rita Bright youth. They will also support other Rita Bright programming, like arts and athletics.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We p rioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

Competitive Benefits

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).
• Education Assistance
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead hands-on cooking, nutrition, and gardening programming with youth ages six to 13 in collaboration with LAYC's Food & Nutrition Program.
• Assist in planning/leading other programming for youth, including art classes and athletics/fitness.
• Work with Rita Bright staff to plan and lead camp activities during Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer.
• Supervise two Public Health AmeriCorps members, engaging them in wellness work with Rita Bright youth.
• Support Rita Bright families with LAYC pantry services.
• Data entry.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Experience planning and leading activities for youth.
• Experience with cooking/nutrition education preferred.
• Experience with urban gardening is a plus, but not required.
• Will be required to obtain a Food Manager License.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.