**Hiring for our Part-Time Youth Dinner Engagement Coordinator position is currently paused. However, we hire for this position periodically on a rolling basis. If interested, please email recruitment@teenfeed.org to inquire if we are currently hiring**

Part-Time Dinner Program Coordinator supervises operational aspects of the nightly dinner program, including floor supervision and support of dinner team volunteers. The leadership shown in this vital position ensures safety and consistency in Teen Feed’s dinner program. Successful candidates are practical, empathetic leaders who can execute operationally; this “get-stuff-done” person will be ready to handle tough situations with courage, consistency, and compassion while identifying and solving persistent challenges. Additionally, a strong candidate would be someone who can, with the proper training, work independently, take charge of a team, and learn the basics of data entry in our Salesforce database. This role embraces gender diversity, equity, inclusion, and values youth and staff input. A strong preference is given to racially diverse and bilingual candidates reflecting the demographic make-up of our youth as well as those seeking an understanding of poverty and oppression. Other duties as assigned.

A good fit: 1) Healthy Professional Boundaries 2) Good Communication 3) Ability to think quickly in crisis and 4) Reliable with Flexible scheduling 5) Team player

Mission:

Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with houseless youth as they meet their future off the streets. On a daily basis, Teen Feed responds to the basic needs of houseless youth in Seattle’s University District through three integrated programs: Teen Feed Dinner Program, the Street Talk Outreach Program (STOP), and Service Links for Youth (SLY). We are a street-level and low barrier team offering navigation toward youth services for vulnerable youth ages 13-25.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least one year of previous work, volunteer, or other relevant experience with houseless youth and young adults
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about the social service systems and clinical issues pertinent to houseless youth
• Ability to perform all services in a culturally respectful manner, honoring homeless individuals in agreement with Teen Feed Core Values
• Ability to perform physical duties such as lifting, bending, standing for periods of time, and accessing stairs
• Preferences: service industry experience, bilingual

Requirements:

• Participation at monthly Coordinator meetings and ongoing trainings
• Flexible schedule
• Consistent, punctual, clear communicator

This is a flexible part-time role averaging 2-4 hours per shift, 2-3 days a week.

Pay begins at $23/hour

TEEN FEED IS A 501c3 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EIN 94-3034862 www.teenfeed.org

If interested, please apply via: 

–submit completed staff application with resume + cover letter attached