YouthQuest afterschool program offering sign-on bonus during Aug. 27 job fair
(FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 24, 2021) If you like working with youth and are looking for a job, save the date for Aug. 27. That’s when YouthQuest will host a job fair to fill immediate part-time openings supporting its afterschool enrichment program.
Anyone hired during the in-person event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Flint & Genesee Group (519 S. Saginaw St., Flint), will receive a $250 sign-on bonus after completing 90 days on the job.
The program aims to fill two types of positions, which include learning guides (or frontline staff) and certified learning guides (or certified teachers).
The primary responsibility of these positions is to supervise students and provide learning support and guidance. Employees assist with the development and implementation of education plans as well as identify and solve issues relating to the educational, social and emotional development of students.
Learning guides and certified learning guides work 18 hours a week over the course of four days, Monday through Thursday. The starting rate for learning guides is $13/hour, with a raise to $14/hour after one year. For certified learning guides, the pay rate is $16.50.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have at minimum a high school diploma and be able to pass a criminal background check.
Applicants should be committed to developing meaningful relationships with students and providing constructive feedback to help them grow and improve. You must have strong communication skills, as you will be expected to interact with peers, parents, students and educational authorities. The ideal candidate will be understanding, patient and attentive to student needs.
Now in its 11th year, YouthQuest is a program of Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. It offers engaging activities and services that encourage academic achievement; physical fitness; the exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts and math; the development of leadership and other important life skills; and more.
To apply/submit your resume beforehand, visit flintandgenesee.org/about/careers.
During the 2021-22 school year, YouthQuest will provide afterschool programming at three Flint school districts. This includes Flint Community Schools, International Academy of Flint and – for the first time ever – Flint Cultural Center Academy.
“Adding Flint Cultural Center Academy to our roster means more students will have access to immersive learning opportunities that broaden their horizons while building upon the school day,” said Nefertari Jones, program director of afterschool education at Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, which administers YouthQuest, and is a division of Flint & Genesee Group. “What’s more, it’s an important resource for parents, providing their children with a safe space with supportive adults and friends.”
Now in its 11th year, YouthQuest provides high-quality activities that focus on academic support; enrichment; physical fitness and healthy behaviors; nutrition education; youth development and leadership; and family and community engagement. The program supports the “whole child,” which means that program staff work to positively impact the health, safety, and physical and emotional well-being of each student.
YouthQuest – which receives primary support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 21st Century Community Learning Centers – will be held in person, with some clubs will be available via a remote format.
Program registration is now open for:
- Flint Community Schools, which began on Aug. 16
- Please note that YouthQuest begins on Sept. 7 at Accelerated Learning Academy
- Flint Cultural Center Academy, which began on Aug. 23
YouthQuest will begin at International Academy of Flint on Sept. 20, and registration will open on Sept. 1.
For more information about this year’s program, or to register, visit yquest.org or contact your school’s YouthQuest site team leader.
To support the program’s continued growth, YouthQuest will host a hiring fair on Aug. 27 at the Flint & Genesee Group, located at 519 S. Saginaw St., in downtown Flint.
The program aims to fill two types of positions – learning guides (or frontline staff) and certified learning guides (or certified teachers). Anyone hired during the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will receive a $250 sign-on bonus after completing 90 days on the job.
Learning guides and certified learning guides work 18 hours a week over the course of four days, Monday through Thursday. The starting rate for learning guides is $13/hour, with a raise to $14/hour after one year. For certified learning guides, the pay rate is $16.50.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have at minimum a high school diploma, and be able to pass a criminal background check.
For more information, call (810) 600-1412 or visit flintandgenesee.org/careers.
About YouthQuest
YouthQuest is a high-quality, research-based afterschool program offering educational and enrichment activities that engage young minds. The program is administered by the Genesee Area Focus Fund, a supporting organization of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. For more information, visit www.yquest.org.
About Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce (www.flintandgenesee.org) is a premier business membership organization unlike most chambers of commerce. In addition to traditional member services, our responsibility includes serving as the lead economic development agency for Flint & Genesee, marketing tourism, youth programs, and leadership development and business training.