Expression of Interest for the recruitment of a Youth & Community Worker (contract for service) on a casual basis.

Right to Smile Foundation is seeking to identify a person to be engaged as a Youth & Community Worker for the St Lucija Youth Group managed by the Foundation. 

The responsibilities include:

• Project Management – Manage the youth group by coordinating and supervising the weekly youth group sessions, while also facilitating the volunteering experience for the mentors involved;
• Liaise with the Activities Coordinator to come up with a youth programme and  activity calendar – Coordinate with the Activities Coordinator to create an activity calendar for the young people, including outings and additional activities to the weekly meetings, events, fundraisers, trainings & meetings;
• Liaise with the Outreach & Social Media Coordinator to plan outreach activities – Coordinate with the Outreach & Social Media Coordinator to make sure that the outreach is ongoing. This also includes keeping communication with local services ongoing, which include Local Councils, Schools & Community Institutions/Organisations;
• Legal – To make sure the Youth Group works within the legal requirements for Children and Youth in Malta;
• Reporting – Submit monthly reports and other reports as requested;
• Parents/Guardians – To develop good rapport, communication and awareness strategy with parents and members of the community.

The chosen candidate:

• Will have a contract of 1 year. Before the end of the contract period, both parties will discuss whether this agreement will be renewed or not;
• Will be expected to work an approximate of 8 hours per week;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

The chosen candidate is required to have either a Degree or a Diploma in Youth & Community Studies.

Hourly Rate: €12.50 for the Youth Worker holding a Diploma in Youth and Community Studies. In case the Youth Worker holds a degree or higher qualification in Youth and Community Studies, the Hourly Rate is €20.

An expression of interest should be submitted to Right to Smile Foundation, which should include the following:

• Motivational letter (including a description of the expertise of the applicant and why the person is a suitable candidate to provide the service)
• CV
• Contact details of one trustworthy reference (Email address and contact number)

A Police Conduct will be requested if the applicant is selected.

The above are to be sent to the attention of Maria Attard at contact@right2smile.org by no later than Friday, 27th February, 2026.

Original certificates and testimonials are to be submitted for verification at the interview

Eligible applicants will be called for an interview with a board appointed by the organisation.

For further information or queries, you can contact us by email at contact@right2smile.org

Right to Smile reserves the right to reject any or all submissions associated with this call for an Expression of Interest. Late applications will not be considered.

This vacancy has been made available through Invest Funding in collaboration with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ.