Youth Climate Ambassador Program Supervisor

Role Overview

New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance (NJEJA) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Youth Climate Ambassador Program Supervisor to support a 6 week summer employment program, located in downtown Newark. This program exposes young adults (ages 16-20) to environmental career opportunities through site visits, hands-on activities, and community projects. In partnership with the Environmental Opportunities Center (EOC) Coordinator and the Deputy Director, this role will help to support young adults in their professional journey and prepare them for a future career in the environmental field. The Supervisor is responsible for meeting program objectives, communicating program needs, organizing and dispensing program supplies, and assisting in community project events. We are looking for someone who is both excited about environmental justice and who finds purpose in youth education and building long-term potential in others.

You Are

This position is geared toward someone with strong communication, supervisory, and administrative skills and a passion for youth development. Our ideal candidate is a professional who thrives in community-based learning environments and demonstrates a commitment to youth engagement and development. Our team is composed of motivated, self-starters who work independently yet with accountability to established goals. We also prioritize effective and frequent collaboration for the best work outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and communications for Youth Climate Ambassador program days, including professional development sessions and community projects.
• Support outreach, recruitment, and retention of youth participants from environmental justice communities.
• Supervise and mentor youth participants during all program activities.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment for all program participants.
• Ensure adherence to program safety protocols, attendance procedures, and other operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with guest speakers, partner organizations, and community leaders to support program sessions and projects.
• Support the facilitation of workshops and climate justice discussions.
• Track participant progress and engagement using tools such as Google Workspace.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and program evaluation as needed.
• Utilize technology tools, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and Signal, to support communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among staff and participants.
• Other duties as assigned.