Youth Executive (Petaling Jaya)

  • Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 05/12/2023
Company: Focus on the Family Malaysia
Type: Full time
Category: Entry Level Nonprofit-Social Services Training
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Job Description

Focus on the Family Malaysia (FOFM) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1997 dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide relevant, reliable and reproducible programmes, trusted resources, and family counselling services to strengthen relationships in the areas of marriage, parenting and youth. We continue to partner with individuals and like-minded organisations to advocate for families and reach out to the wider community. Our mission is to nurture, support, and protect time-honoured values and the institution of the family, and witness enriched families and communities nationwide.

We are looking for an individual with passion for public speaking and engaging youth to join us as the Youth Executive. Reporting to the Youth Manager, this person is responsible to ensure the smooth running of Youth programmes, Training of Facilitators (TOF), and related projects through speaking engagements and efficient execution of day-to-day operations

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Programme/ TOF Planning

  • Identify and engage, maintain relationships with and support facilitators and trainers for programmes/TOF
  • Coordinate the procurement, preparation, packing, and transportation of workbooks, pledge cards, props, freebies, registration/survey/evaluation forms, and other relevant materials

 2. On-Site Programme/TOF Delivery

  • Conduct programmes/TOF and coordinate other on-site deliverables, keeping to the programme schedule
  • Make constructive observation notes of facilitators’ interaction with the programme materials and participants
  • Make and communicate changes in response to unforeseen circumstances to all stakeholders, amply weighing impact on overall programme
  • Provide quick yet prudent assistance to needs and/or ad hoc requests
  • Deliver Youth speaking engagements, as assigned

 3. Post-Workshop/TOF Analysis

  • Compile, analyse, and communicate findings from evaluation and survey forms to stakeholders
  • Share observational notes and engage facilitators in improvement discussions
  • File and archive pertinent documents and/or correspondences for future reference

 4. Administration & Operational Support

  • Work closely with Communications on marketing strategy and creative development for all programmes to engage constituents and drive them to action across multiple channels (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Email, Youtube)
  • Maintain and manage the No Apologies website and social media platforms working closely with the Communications team
  • Manage the stock levels and upkeep of workshop/TOF resources, props, and relevant materials
  • Assist the Youth Manager with research and compilation of new information, data, and statistics related to youth and the Youth programmes
  • Assist the Youth Manager with the development and execution of strategies to extend reach and impact of Youth programmes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to engage an audience, especially teenagers
  • Comfortable speaking on relationships and sexuality
  • High proficiency in English and Mandarin, both verbal and written
  • Verbal and written fluency in Bahasa Malaysia is highly desirable
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work on weekends
  • Familiarity with Gen Z & Gen Alpha trends and social media platforms would be an advantage

Location: Focus on the Family Malaysia, Jalan 13/4, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Do you have the passion and talent to engage youth and meet the ever-growing needs of families nationwide? If yes, join the family!

To apply, please email your CV to us.

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