NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Friends of Youth Program Assistant
Manteo, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $42K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Friends of Youth Program Assistant to assist at-risk youth by matching volunteer mentors and designing engaging activities. The role involves managing mentor/youth matches, performing office duties, and aiding in the recruitment and training of mentors.
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Responsibilities
Manages several mentor/youths matches as part of the Friends of Youth program; keeps in close contact with mentor, youth's parent or guardian, and the youth
Performs general office duties, such as filing, creating correspondence, ordering supplies, making, and receiving phone calls, etc
Assists with the recruitment of new volunteer mentors to work with at-risk youths
Develops training materials and assists with the training of new mentors
Assists with screening of potential mentors
Assists with the planning and implementation of program group activities which are held throughout the year for program mentors and youths
Assists with public relations efforts for the program; creates monthly newsletter for participants and Advisory Board members
Performs other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of community services and counseling
Thorough knowledge of current social, economic and health problems
Thorough knowledge of child and adolescent behavior and the techniques and means of interviewing, counseling, and investigating problems
Thorough knowledge of the programs, laws, and procedures of community service programs in assignment
Thorough knowledge of community resources for social services
Ability to plan, organize, assign, and supervise the work of volunteer mentors
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions and prepare technical reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, officials, associates, parties to cases and the public
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Valid driver's license
Benefits
12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
12 paid sick days per year
12 paid holidays per year
3 paid personal leave days
Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
Life Insurance
Local Government Retirement System
Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
Longevity Pay Plan
Employee Assistance Counseling Program
Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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