Classification:  Non-Exempt Status
Status: Regular, Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week)
Salary Range: $25 - $28 /hour based on education and experience
Location: Hybrid, must be based in Chicago
Reports to: Director of Outreach and Engagement

About TaskForce Prevention and Community Services

TaskForce Prevention and Community Services is a multi-service, grassroots organization committed to improving the sexual health and overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago. We provide safe spaces for fellowship, HIV and STI screening and education, and on-site referrals to medical, housing, and other social services.

Our outreach and programming work centers on community voice, equity, cultural humility, and authentic relationship-building.

PrEP4Teens is a youth-centered HIV prevention initiative that empowers young people with knowledge, creative platforms, and community support to promote sexual health and wellness. Through outreach, education, art-based programming, and youth engagement, PrEP4Teens works to increase awareness and access to HIV prevention resources, including PrEP, while uplifting youth voices and lived experiences.

Position Overview

The Youth Community Ambassador is a community-facing role focused primarily on outreach, youth engagement, and program support for PrEP4Teens. The Ambassador helps expand the reach of PrEP4Teens programming by building relationships with teens, schools, youth-serving organizations, and prevention partners throughout the Chicago area.

This role supports community outreach, youth engagement activities, and program logistics while assisting with the implementation of youth workshops and creative programming. The Youth Community Ambassador works closely with the PrEP4Teens Program Coordinator and outreach team and does not lead programming independently.

While the Ambassador works under the direction of the Program Coordinator and does not independently own program strategy, we are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and creativity to the role. The ideal candidate will contribute ideas, help identify outreach opportunities, and actively support relationship-building with youth, schools, community organizations, and prevention partners.

The PrEP4Teens program primarily serves teens ages 13-18 through youth cohorts, workshops, and community outreach events.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, connecting with community organizations, and supporting youth-centered programming focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, empowerment, and creative expression.

What You Will Do

Outreach and Community Engagement (Approximately 40–45%)

• Conduct outreach at schools, community events, and partner organizations to increase youth awareness and participation in PrEP4Teens programming
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with teens, educators, and youth-serving organizations
• Represent PrEP4Teens at community events, schools, resource fairs, and outreach activities
• Distribute outreach materials such as stickers, palm cards, educational resources, and art kits during community engagement activities
• Support outreach with youth-serving community organizations and prevention partners, including Chicago Public Schools, Communities In Schools, and other community-based organizations
• Help strengthen relationships with partner schools and organizations, identify potential new community connections, and support the Program Coordinator and team in cultivating outreach and partnership opportunities
• Support outreach in Spanish-speaking communities when language skills allow, including helping make PrEP4Teens resources and engagement activities more accessible to youth and families

Program and Workshop Support (Approximately 20–25%)

• Support the implementation of youth workshops and educational activities focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, and creative advocacy using the approved program curriculum
• Assist the Program Coordinator with workshop preparation, facilitation support, and participant engagement
• Support youth cohorts, one-time workshops, and community events, depending on program needs
• Help coordinate workshop logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant support
• Encourage youth participation in programming in a way that is welcoming, affirming, and culturally responsive

Administrative and Logistics Support (Approximately 20–25%)

• Assist with logistical coordination for workshops, outreach events, and public art projects
• Support inventory tracking and replenishment of program materials and outreach supplies
• Help organize documentation, including sign-in sheets, workshop materials, and program records
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries submitted through the PrEP4Teens website and communication channels
• Assist with general program coordination and internal communications
• Maintain organized records and follow through on assigned responsibilities in a timely and dependable manner

Youth Engagement Activities (Approximately 10–15%)

• Support youth in participating in creative projects, advocacy activities, and community storytelling initiatives
• Gather informal feedback from youth and community participants to help inform program improvement and engagement strategies
• Encourage youth participation in program activities and community events
• Help create a supportive, affirming, and youth-centered environment for teens participating in PrEP4Teens programming

Work Schedule and Environment

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 20 hours per week based in the Chicagoland area.

The role requires regular in-person participation in community programming and outreach activities. Work may include:

• Evening programming and youth engagement activities
• Participation in drop-in nights and youth programming sessions
• Community events and outreach activations
• Workshops in schools or partner organizations
• Public art or mural project support

The schedule may vary depending on program needs and community events.

Transportation will be provided for off-site travel related to outreach and programming within the Chicagoland area.

This role may require standing for extended periods during events and transporting program materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Training and Support

The Community Ambassador will receive training and ongoing support to ensure success in the role. Training includes:

• HIV prevention and PrEP education
• Sexual health education and youth engagement practices
• Community outreach and youth-centered programming approaches
• Program logistics, documentation, and communication expectations
• Culturally responsive engagement with LGBTQIA+ youth of Color and communities impacted by health inequities

Team members work closely with the Program Coordinator and outreach team to ensure ambassadors feel supported and prepared for their work with youth and community partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased youth engagement and participation in PrEP4Teens programming
• Expanded outreach within youth communities, schools, and partner organizations
• Strong and trusting relationships built with teens, educators, and community partners
• Potential new school, community, and prevention partnerships are identified and appropriately elevated to the Program Coordinator and outreach team
• Reliable participation in outreach events and youth programming
• Organized and well-coordinated program logistics and materials
• Timely communication, consistent follow-through, and dependable support for assigned responsibilities
• Youth participants experience PrEP4Teens as welcoming, affirming, creative, and accessible

Qualifications

We value community knowledge, relevant lived experience, and demonstrated engagement with youth. Candidates are not required to disclose personal experiences or protected information to be considered for this role.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth, community engagement, outreach, or workshop facilitation
• Comfort interacting with youth and supporting group discussions or creative activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative, contributes ideas, and follows through on assigned responsibilities
• Dependable and punctual, with strong time management and consistent follow-through
• Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of a Program Coordinator and as part of a team
• Availability for evening and weekend programming as needed

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, spoken, strongly preferred. This role increasingly supports outreach in Spanish-speaking communities.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth or communities impacted by health inequities
• Background in youth development, arts education, community organizing, public health, or community outreach
• Foundational familiarity with or experience in sexual health education, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, or youth wellness programs
• Experience supporting creative or arts-based programming
• Familiarity with Chicago youth-serving organizations, schools, prevention partners, or community-based organizations

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25–$28 per hour, based on education and experience
• Non-exempt, eligible for overtime consistent with law
• Part-time staff earn paid sick leave and paid time off per Chicago's Paid Leave Ordinance, plus all leave benefits required under Illinois law

Why Join TaskForce

At TaskForce, community engagement is central to how we build trust, expand access to sexual health resources, and support the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago. As a Youth Community Ambassador for PrEP4Teens, you will play a direct role in connecting young people to information, resources, and supportive spaces that promote sexual health and empowerment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with youth, community organizations, and public health advocates while gaining hands-on experience in outreach, youth engagement, and HIV prevention education. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to creating culturally relevant programming that centers youth voice and community leadership.

For individuals interested in youth development, public health, or community-based work, this role provides meaningful experience supporting programs that expand awareness, increase access to prevention resources, and strengthen connections between young people and the communities that support them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TaskForce Prevention and Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor protected by applicable law. TaskForce is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team.

We actively seek to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, TaskForce is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of LGBTQIA+ young people, including people of color, Native people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, people who were formerly imprisoned, people with HIV, people who live with substance dependence, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences.

We encourage people from these communities to apply.

Candidates will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications, including relevant youth engagement experience, community outreach skills, reliability, communication skills, availability, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.