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 organisation would like to recruit a Youth & Community Worker, to be part of the Youth Group team in St Lucija. 

The responsibilities include:

• Plan Volunteer Meetings & Youth Activities – This includes liaising with the Activities Coordinator to plan an activity calendar, youth program, training & meetings;
• Project Management – Manage the youth group and facilitate the volunteering experience for the mentors involved;
• Outreach – Liaising with the Outreach & Social Media Coordinator and keeping communication with local services going, 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 a 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 10 hours per week;
• The candidate 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 €15.

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

• Motivational letter
• CV
• A description of the expertise of the applicant and why the person is a suitable candidate to provide the service.

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 Monday, 14th April, 2025.

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 Operational Grant 2023-2025 in collaboration with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ.