Temporary Project Implementation Specialist

At Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR) we build pathways to success through education skill development and employment opportunities that empower youth and adults to achieve self-sufficiency. Our team plays a vital role in fostering a culture of positivity growth mindset and hospitality. Through high energy educational activities and supportive services we create a welcoming environment where youth and adults feel encouraged respected and motivated to achieve their goals. Every team member is responsible for building meaningful relationships and trust with students. These connections help ensure youth and adults remain engaged in their planned services to continue progressing toward their addition our team serves as an important bridge to the broader community by actively demonstrating and promoting the mission of ACYR through collaboration outreach and service.

The Project Implementation Specialist is responsible for planning coordinating and executing program initiatives that support student success. This role ensures that projects are implemented effectively align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes across the organization. The Project Implementation Specialist will need strong project coordination and project management experience the expectation is that they will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Utilizes positive youth development practices in all levels of work
• Must be able to form connections with youth and families and have a compassionate understanding of the obstacles that opportunity youth may require
• Must be willing to advocate for youth and families needs and support

referred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in related field or a minimum of 1 year experience in related field
• Experience working with opportunity youth
• Youth development education and workforce development are highly desirable
• Trained in trauma informed care motivational interviewing and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of community resources and support
• Bilingual fluent in Spanish and English
• Bicultural

• Strategic
• Models Success Behavior
• Builds /Maintains Great Customer Services
• Enables Co-workers/Students to grow
• Positive Influence to others
• Coordinates ideas/resources
• Great time management
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Effectively Communicates Ideas to Resolves Complex Conflicts
• Communication that is respectful and thoughtful of audience
• Achieves Results
• Adaptable
• Earns others Trust and Respect
• Tactful in Social Situations
• Takes Personal Responsibility and Accountability

Required Experience:

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