Community Outreach Leader (Youth & Young Adult ...

Community Outreach Leader (Youth & Young Adult Engagement)Apply nowu00a0 Job no: 506311Work type: Part-TimeLocation: University City - Philadelphia, PACategories: Dornsife School of Public HealthJob SummaryThe Community Outreach Leader will help design, coordinate, and implement outreach activities that build meaningful connections with youth and young adults in West Philadelphia. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about community engagement and has direct experience working with diverse youth populations. The Outreach Leader will support PZRC initiatives, foster trust with young community members, and uplift youth voices within research and community projects.This position reports to the PZRC Project Coordinator. This is an hourly position, up to 15 hours per week beginning immediately.Essential FunctionsBuild relationships with youth and young adults in the Promise Zone through consistent, meaningful engagement.Support outreach efforts for PZRC programs, events, and research engagement initiatives.Co-develop youth-friendly materials, presentations, and outreach strategies.Facilitate small group conversations, listening sessions, and feedback circles with young people.Coordinate and attend community events, school gatherings, youth programs, and neighborhood activities.Collaborate with PZRC members, community partners, and youth-serving organizations to strengthen recruitment and participation.Assist in creating content for social media campaigns aimed at youth awareness and involvement.Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and engagement outcomes.Participate in regular (remote or in-person) meetings with the supervisor to review progress and deliverables.Support the design and facilitation of youth advisory groups or youth-centered project workshopsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 1-2 years of experience.Experience working directly with youth and/or young adults in community, school, sports, or program settings.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially across diverse backgrounds.Ability to build trust, listen deeply, and engage respectfully with young people.Knowledge of community engagement principles and interest in equitable research practices.Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Ability to attend community events, sometimes outside typical business hours (e.g., evenings and weekends).Ability to attend remote check-in meetings with Project Manager and Outreach Leader Team, as necessaryExperience using digital tools (e.g., email, Canva) and social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook) is preferred.Young adults with strong community ties to West Philadelphia neighborhoods-Mantua, Powelton Village, West Powelton/Saunders Park, Mill Creek, East Parkside, and Belmont-is strongly preferredLocationUniversity City - Philadelphia, PAAdditional InformationThis is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.Special Instructions to the ApplicantPlease make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.Advertised: Jan 30 2026 u00a0Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: Mar 1 2026 u00a0Eastern Standard TimeBack to search results Apply now Refer a friendWhatsappu00a0 Facebooku00a0 LinkedInu00a0 Email AppDrexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment ex erience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.

Created: 2026-02-04