Youth Engagement Coordinator - Lancaster County

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Purpose:

The Regional Coordinator for the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC) oversees the program at a regional level. This role involves educating youth aged 13-24 about IHL and empowering them to develop and lead peer-to-peer awareness campaigns on IHL topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.
• Implement IHL training for youth teams and assist them in designing their campaigns on IHL topics.
• Dedicate 2-4 hours per week to support youth teams during the campaign implementation.
• Manage youth registration, campaign evaluation, supply procurement, and the selection process for attendees of the annual summit in Washington, DC.
• Report campaign metrics and data to regional staff promptly.
• Communicate with Divisional Leadership as needed.
• Participate in monthly calls during the program's implementation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for engaging with youth and a keen interest in International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
• Proficiency in project management, group facilitation, and communication.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and teamwork.
• Ability to present politicized topics per the American Red Cross's neutrality mandate.
• Experience working with youth, the Red Cross, and knowledge of IHL is preferred.
• Willingness to adhere to current public health and Red Cross policies.

Development Opportunities:

• Broaden understanding of International Humanitarian Law.
• Mentor and foster the service capacity of youth participants.
• Strengthen leadership and communication abilities.
• Cultivate relationships with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners.