Regional Coordinator
Tāmaki Makaurau
Permanent | 40 hrs per week | $64,660 permanent
Applications close on April 7th, 9:00am
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Qualifications and/or previous experience or understanding in youth support work and youth development
Awareness of the needs of gender diverse, queer and intersex communities
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
Confidence and proficiency working with queer and gender-diverse young people
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to self-manage and show initiative in your work
Strong time management and self-motivation
Lived experience as a queer, gender diverse, takatāpui or intersex person
Full driver's licence
RainbowYOUTH can support the applicant in working towards a youth work qualification during their employment.
Department: Support Team
Reports to: Northern Services Team Lead
As a Regional Coordinator for RainbowYOUTH you will provide on-the-ground support and growth of peer based youth groups, connection to youth services in your area, and building a robust referral process. You are the face of RainbowYOUTH in the Tāmaki Makaurau region.
The Regional Coordinator will have an understanding of rainbow communities within the region. You will ensure requests for support are met or referred as appropriate, as well as the overall success of our peer support groups. A component of your role will be supporting the coordination, training and supervision of volunteers (such as interns and group facilitators). You will be a key point of contact for young people volunteering with RainbowYOUTH, working to build their skills and confidence.
RainbowYOUTH is committed to the development and growth of our team members. As part of this role you will be offered professional development opportunities and supported to pursue projects that you are personally passionate about.
Please read the full job description
RainbowYOUTH is an inclusive employer and we value diversity. Applications will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, physical or mental ability. Work hours and locations can also be flexible.