High School Leaders: Youth Health Advocates & Orgullo Latino
High School Leaders are responsible for the coordination, peer leadership and promotion of Lopez Youth Health Advocates and/or Orgullo Latino. The two positions will work in tandem to support both programs and will facilitate collaboration between the programs when appropriate. High School Leaders will complete assignments in a timely manner on required tasks, self-assigned tasks or tasks assigned by the Youth Prevention Manager.
Qualifications
- High Schooler at Lopez Island High School or Lopez Island resident who is in High School in San Juan County
- Ability to demonstrate progressive leadership development
- 1-3 years experience working with Youth Health Advocates and/or Orgullo Latino
- Bilingual Spanish/English or ability to co-coordinate bilingual meetings
Skills
- Able to prioritize and organize activities.
- Careful attention to paperwork and other details to assure accuracy and consistency
- Able to work under pressure with multiple priorities demanding time and attention.
- Knowledge & commitment to principles of confidentiality
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office software
- Committed to the LIFRC mission, vision and values listed on the next page
- Able to work effectively with a team; be a strong team player
- Able to effectively communicate and build/maintain relationships
Mission
The Mission of the Lopez Island Family Resource Center is to provide resources and guidance necessary to meet the basic needs of the entire community. Building on this foundation of wellbeing, we also provide educational and community engagement programs, and we advocate for a more just and equitable community.
Vision
We envision the Lopez Island community as a family in which each person enjoys a positive, meaningful quality of life, knowing our own and our neighbors’ basic needs are met. We are committed to lifelong growth and self-improvement in an environment of respect, kindness, and compassion.
Core Values
- We believe in an inclusive and just community with opportunity for self-improvement for all.
- We focus on the well-being of our clients
- We maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- We meet people where they are.
- We treat our clients with dignity and respect.
- We maintain our clients’ information confidential.
- We use best practices.
- We strengthen our community by connecting people and organizations.
- We collaborate among staff and with other individuals and organizations.
- We are a team of self-empowered individuals.
- We are active listeners and have candid, honest, and positive communication. We accept input from others.
- We act with integrity and responsibility.
- We continuously evaluate and improve.
- We adapt to the changing needs of our clients and the community.
To apply, please email Satya Ray at satya@lifrc.org
Include your resume. If you do not have a resume, include applicable job/life experience. Please also attach a one-page cover letter than explains:
- Why you are interested in the position
- Why you think you are a fit
- Confirm your availability