Youth Services Associate

Youth Services Associate

Salary

$44,938.00 - $57,283.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26DM392DRA15

Department

Department of Recreation & Human Services

Bureau

Recreation & Youth Services

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

General Description

The Youth Services Associate will assist in the creation, development, and enhancement of new and existing programs and special services for the Department of Recreation and Youth Services. The Youth Services Associate works under the general supervision of the Program Development Specialist. Related work is performed as required.

Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

LOCATION: Maplewood Nature Center

Typical Work Activities

• Assists in planning, implementing and hosting special events for the Department of Recreation and Youth Services;
• Researches and develops new programs and curriculum that focus on youth growth and development;
• Facilitate workshop, programs and youth training as requested to program participants as requested;
• Build relationships with community partners regarding special events and programs;
• Assist with outreach, recruitment and marketing of program and activities;
• Provide training and development;
• Collaborates with other youth serving Bureaus and community organization to make best use of allocated event and program funding;
• Provide monitoring and updates to the Program Development Specialists and Recreation Management team regarding program outputs;
• Attends meetings with the Youth Services Coordinator to provide information related to program funding;
• Provide supervision of part-time staff assigned to program office programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent; PLUS
• Two (2) years of experience providing program assistance in a human services, educational, recreation, or similar setting.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer City of Rochester (NY)

Address 30 Church Street

Room 103A

Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone 585-428-7115

Website http://www.cityofrochester.gov