About Us:
For 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Boulder County and helped women and children of all ages and backgrounds thrive. Founded by community volunteers in 1922, the organization has supported generations of women and girls by tackling social issues such as housing, employment, education, and child care. Today, YWCA Boulder County provides programs such as high-quality, affordable, and flexible child care; parent education classes; and racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult education, and advocacy. As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work.
In 1977, YWCA Boulder County recognized the need for flexible, affordable drop-in child care and created Children's Alley. In 2020, responding to changing community needs, we expanded our child care program, prompting a new name: Persimmon Early Learning. As a Level 4 Colorado Shines rated Early Childhood Program, Persimmon Early Learning provides a safe, nurturing, and creative space for children ages eight weeks to six years to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. We offer high-quality, affordable drop-in, short-term and permanent child care options, and we are the only child care center in Boulder County offering emergency care for families with nowhere else to turn.
Mission Statement:
YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
About You:
The Young Women+ Achievement Advocate reports to the Manager of Community Engagement and Equity. They will work directly with ninth – twelfth grade BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students in Boulder County, helping to close the achievement gap and providing specialized support. YW+A advocates provide a space where students can build upon the strengths and resources of their community and understand the challenges, they may face in reaching their goals. YW+A provides positive youth development through programming and exposure to other organizations in Colorado. This position requires a commitment to the work and mission of YWCA Boulder County and supervision of youth. This is a part-time hybrid/exempt position 6-12 hours per week. Starting Fall 2025.
Responsibilities:
Recruits and retain students for YW+A group at assigned area high school in Boulder County
Develops and maintains relationships with school staff, counselors, teachers
Provides tutoring and mentoring
Helps plan and chaperone students on college visits, field trips, volunteer, and other extra-curricular activities
Adheres to all protocols of using school space, resources
Develops/coordinates programming and leads empowerment group meetings held at the school site, such as Life skills topics (wellness, study skills, adapting to change, issues of relevance) and College readiness/career planning based on the school’s schedule
Administrative:
Maintains YW+A calendar
Collects and enters data on student attendance and grades/graduation rates into spreadsheets
Administers Pre/Post program surveys, collects Pre/Post surveys; enters data
Coordinates logistics for activities, including refreshments, room location, AV set-up, reservations, etc.
Administers and collects any necessary field trip or participation permission slips
Communicates regularly with liaison and students; sets up regular meetings with liaison
Qualifications:
Timely and clear communication skills
Experience working with multicultural audiences and/or underrepresented youth
Eligible to work in the U.S.
At least 18 years of age
Reliable form of transportation
Available during school, afterschool hours (to be arranged with high school site)
Available to attend bi-weekly staff meeting with Manager and other specialists
Flexible work hours, avg. 6 – 12 hours/week, August through May
Education:
Current college student entering Junior year - Graduate level
Preferred Qualifications:
Spanish proficiency or fluency
Compensation and Benefits:
$18.50 per hour
$150 sign on Bonus
YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to this post.
