GFPC 1 Community Youth Mobilizer (Grant-Funded)

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title GFPC 1 Community Youth Mobilizer (Grant-Funded) Department Social Work/Gerontology Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00870 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range Anticipated annual salary is $48, 411 (As of 08/01/2026 Per SCUPA CBA), plus extensive benefits package. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Temporary

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success.

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.

• Choose from two generous retirement plans:

• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement

• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth Mobilizer position is a full-time position that will begin on or around August 15, 2026. This position is grant-funded for 3 years with anticipated continued funding.

The Youth Mobilizer would be responsible for the following activities:

• Plan and lead two summer youth programs: Leaders-In-Training and Summer Leaming Program.
• Coordinate implementation of Grey Matter/Blues Program, a school-based group prevention program.
• Lead the Youth Advisory Council as part of SCRC's coalition and in collaboration with the SCRC Coordinator.
• Supervise staff, interns, and volunteers for youth programs.
• Assist in the dissemination of SCRC's information to key leaders, schools and other youth service providers and the public.
• Represent SCRC and the coalition to the larger community, serving as the primary community contact for youth activities.
• Provide needed documentation for grant proposals, reports, concept papers and other materials needed to obtain continued/increased SCRC and youth funding.
• Help support Hound Packs weekend feeding program.

A job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled interview

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field.
• Acceptable child abuse, criminal history & FBI clearance, valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation.
• Prior experience working with youth.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work and two years of post-degree experience.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• build collaborative relationships with community partners, schools, and youth-serving organizations,
• plan and implement engaging youth programming,
• apply effective behavioral management strategies in group settings,
• manage multiple deadlines and program deliverables with consistency,
• work with grant-funded programs and program budgets, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 07/08/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu by July 31, 2026 with acceptance of materials continuing until the posting has been closed. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently covered by the SCUPA collective bargaining agreement?

• yes

• no

• • Are you a current employee of Shippensburg University?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have prior experience working with youth?

• YES

• NO

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Job

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Working in Higher Education

• Closer to home

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application