Youth Explore Coordinator

Time Commitment: 15/20 hours a week (on Saturdays afternoon every two weeks)

Reports to: Community Life Manager

Start Date: June 2026

summary:

Youth Explore is a biweekly activity aimed at migrant and refugee teenagers. You will work with a team responsible for a variety of program related activities, such as planning regular social gatherings and meetings with the teenagers. The meetings and social gatherings are centered around a variety of topics such as leadership, cultural appreciation, identity, and community building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee service programming: develop, coordinate, manage, implement and evaluate systems within the program.

• Update supervisor with challenges and ideas.

• Ensure safety of children at all times.

• Be punctual and communicate if a problem arises.

• Address inappropriate and disciplinary issues promptly.

• Ensure that children’s varying needs and interests are met.

• Assist with program planning, outings, workshops, and coordination of the youth.

• Serve as a support and mentor for the youth in the program.

• Attend and plan regular youth explore sessions (time and days to be determined)

• Following the minimum performance guidelines (MPGs). To be consulted internally with the position's supervisor.

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including effective listening.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.

• Cultural awareness and ability to interact with people from different cultures, genders, religions, and backgrounds.

• Dedication and passion for working with teenagers.

• Patience and awareness when dealing with topics such as identity, trauma, and migration.

• Fun, up-beat, and positive attitude.

• Must be available on weekends.

• Police Clearance Certificate required upon acceptance of application.

• Must engage in regular direct contact with the community.

Benefits:

• Contributing to Social Impact – Self-fulfilment and personal growth in pursuing a valuable cause.

• Networking Opportunities - Getting connected to partner institutions, philanthropists and people of all backgrounds.

• Knowledge Growth – Learning about immigration related processes, contexts and realities as well as other NGO related topics in Portugal.

• Work Experience - Getting experience working in a professional environment with a welcoming workplace culture.

• Leadership Skills - Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun setting.

  
  
  
  

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