The Program for Multicultural Health is seeking a part-time Youth Empowerment Program Assistant to support the expansion of the CARES Program, a career readiness and workforce development initiative integrated into Empower U, a culturally responsive youth development program that integrates social-emotional learning and leadership development. The role involves youth facilitation, workshop support and coordination across multiple community-based sites in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with youth, skilled in facilitation and committed to equity-focused, culturally responsive programming.

This is a term-limited position funded through June 2026 (subject to renewal based on funding)

• Facilitate engaging, interactive workshops using an established curriculum framework focused on social-emotional learning and future readiness.
• Build supportive relationships with youth and foster a safe, inclusive space for dialogue and skill-building.
• Encourage youth voice, participation and reflection in each session.
• Deliver content as scheduled at assigned sites and help prepare materials and space as needed.
• Serve as a supportive adult presence and liaison during sessions, communicating needs and updates.
• Observe and share student feedback or site dynamics that may impact program quality.
• Record attendance and assist with administering feedback tools and surveys.
• Support data entry and contribute to evaluation and reporting processes under the guidance of the Program Coordinator.

• 2 or more years experience facilitating or assisting with youth programming in school, community or after-school settings
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with adolescents.
• Comfortable leading interactive activities and discussions using prepared curriculum materials.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work in person at multiple sites in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area.
• Ability to work independently on-site while maintaining regular communication with supervisors.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (e.g., instructional support, community education or facilitation roles)

• College coursework in education, public health, social work, psychology, youth development or related field.
• Experience with social-emotional learning, youth leadership or career readiness programming.
• Cultural responsiveness and demonstrated ability to work effectively with various populations.
• Familiarity with basic data entry and survey platforms such as Qualtrics, Excel or Google Forms.

This is a term-limited appointment. At the end of the term, the appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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