Community Schools Coordinator

Latin American Youth Center • Washington, DC

3d • $53,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

LAYC is hiring a Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) to support students and families enrolled at Cardozo Education Campus. CSC will work with school administrators and staff to improve student achievement, develop community partnerships and provide vital resources to address student needs. With the support of Director of Education, CSC will have an opportunity to develop strategies and facilitate vital services to the community.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.

We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in youth development
• Minimum 2 years of youth development experience
• School-based experience
• 40 hours per week, but flexible schedule, may include some weekend and evening events
• Excellent facilitation and training skills
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• The willingness and desire to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a variety of environments
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as LAYC’s liaison with school administrators, students, and staff to ensure a quality partnership with the school.
• Develop wrap-around resources necessary for youth’s success including, but not limited to, health and fitness, nutrition, mental health, and youth leadership development
• Effectively work with a wide range of partners ranging from service providers, principals, funders, policy makers, and similar high-level stakeholders to communicate programmatic needs and guide and implement programming accordingly
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor student recruitment strategies and referral systems to be implemented for youth and their families in tandem with onsite LAYC Promotor (case manager)
• Regular data collection and weekly data entry into LAYC’s integrated data management system (ETO) to monitor outcomes and improve program quality
• Develop and manage program budget in accordance with funder and organizational requirements to ensure that all documentation is complete and in compliance with funder requirements
• Produce and submit reports that document program efforts as required by the funder
• Participate in Community School’s coalitions and advocacy efforts including, but not limited to, crafting testimonies for City Council Hearings, participating in roundtable discussions, and other meetings to further advocacy goals and support for DC Community Schools
• Enhance social media presence to promote programming and outreach

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level