Academic and Enrichment Coordinator

Native American Youth And Family Center•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NAYA Family Center is seeking a creative, organized, and youth-centered Academic and Enrichment Coordinator to join our Youth and Education Services team. This role creates engaging learning and enrichment opportunities for Native youth in grades 2–8 throughout the school year, as well as during spring and summer breaks. As the Academic and Enrichment Coordinator, you'll help turn program goals into meaningful, hands-on experiences that support academic growth, cultural connection, personal development, and wellness. You'll coordinate daily programming, build relationships with schools and community partners, support youth goal plans, and help create a welcoming, culturally responsive environment where young people are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. If you're someone who enjoys working with youth, organizing engaging programs, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities for young people to connect with their culture and reach their goals, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Knowledge of Native American history and understanding of the diversity of local American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the Urban Indian experience.
Passion for helping young people succeed academically while creating opportunities for cultural connection, personal growth, and enrichment.
Experience working with youth in educational, after-school, out-of-school-time, or youth development settings, particularly with culturally diverse and low-income communities.
Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities and confidently support youth in grades 2–8 through tutoring, educational activities, enrichment, and experiential learning.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and the Relational Worldview Model and value culturally responsive approaches to working with youth and families.
Highly organized and able to manage schedules, programs, participant records, grant requirements, and competing priorities while following through on commitments.
Comfortable building partnerships with schools, community organizations, volunteers, and other service providers to expand opportunities for youth.
Strong communication skills, including facilitating activities, leading presentations and trainings, writing clearly, and listening actively.
Adaptable, thoughtful, and able to remain calm and use sound judgment when navigating challenging situations.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, databases, email, web-based tools, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience with grant writing, reporting, evaluation, and program management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate curriculum, schedules, and daily activities for weekday out-of-school-time programming throughout the academic year.
Plan and coordinate spring and summer camp programming for youth in grades 2–8.
Create engaging opportunities that support academic growth, cultural connection, wellness, and personal development.
Use the Relational Worldview Model to support youth in creating and working toward individualized goals that may include academic support, cultural arts, and wellness activities.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, social service agencies, and volunteers to strengthen NAYA's youth programming.
Coordinate volunteers and connect them with youth participating in on-site programming, including partnerships with Portland State University's Capstone Program.
Support youth and families through direct assistance, transportation, events, workshops, and other Culture, Education, and Wellness programming.
Maintain accurate youth records, attendance, goal plans, and other documentation needed to track outcomes and meet grant reporting requirements.
Support grant and report writing by providing program information, maintaining consistent data, and preparing youth success stories.
Use social media and web-based tools to communicate with families and organize programming.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, community events, and cross-departmental projects.
Contribute as an active member of the Culture, Education, and Wellness team and support NAYA's commitment to providing safe, culturally responsive, and meaningful experiences for Native youth.