Community Coordinator

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

1d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a New York-based education and poverty-fighting organization, is seeking a dedicated Community Coordinator for its multi-generational community center. The Coordinator fosters engagement, strengthens program implementation, and develops community partnerships while supporting youth, adults, and seniors. The role builds trusted relationships with participants and families, supports high-quality program delivery, ensures community voices are reflected in center activities, and collaborates with program and leadership staff to promote attendance, track outcomes, and advance HCZ’s mission of breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. This is an in-person position with seasonal schedules. From September through June, the schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. From July through August, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with select Saturdays. The Coordinator must be available for flexible hours, including after-hours work, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience working for a community-based or youth- or family-serving organization.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across generations and cultures.
Experience with program coordination, community outreach, or case management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or database systems for tracking and reporting.
Availability to work flexible hours, including after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful connections with youth, adults, and senior participants.
Serve as a primary liaison between the community center and families.
Conduct outreach and maintain regular communication through phone calls, in-person meetings, and events.
Track daily and weekly attendance across all program areas.
Identify and address barriers to consistent participation.
Implement strategies to improve retention and deepen participant investment.
Develop and sustain partnerships with local organizations, service providers, and community leaders.
Coordinate community events and support center-wide initiatives.
Connect families to internal and external resources aligned with their needs and interests.
Lead daily operations and logistics for youth, adult, and senior programs.
Collaborate with site staff to ensure high-quality, engaging, and culturally relevant programming.
Offer input on program design and lead portions of programming when needed.
Coordinate program logistics and maintain organized tracking of deliverables and timelines.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, and referral outcomes using designated systems.
Prepare monthly reports and present findings to leadership.
Use data to drive continuous program improvement.