HEAF Outreach Coordinator

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC • New York, NY

7d • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The HEAF Outreach Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Police Athletic League’s HEAF program at the Harlem Center, serving students in grades 6–12. The role coordinates program activities, maintains student records and attendance, manages schedules, supports events, and communicates with students and families. It also contributes to student recruitment, family engagement, and community outreach, helping connect students to academic enrichment, college access, career exploration, and leadership opportunities. The coordinator works under the direction of the HEAF Program Director to help ensure students and families remain informed, engaged, and connected to program resources.

This part-time position is scheduled for 10 hours per week and pays $30 per hour. The location is the Harlem Center at 441 Manhattan Avenue, New York, NY. The stated start date is November 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One to two years of community outreach, youth development, or other relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated skills and competency in culturally relevant approaches and youth development.
• A non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining community partnerships.
• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Leadership skills in conflict intervention, negotiation, decision-making, and delegation.
• Dynamic energy and ability to multitask and negotiate multiple requests.
• Commitment to working toward positive community change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak effectively and persuasively to staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating daily program activities, schedules, student rosters, attendance, and general program needs.
• Communicate with students and families about schedules, activities, events, attendance, and important updates; follow up when students are absent.
• Assist with student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach to local schools, families, and community organizations.
• Help organize workshops, college tours, family activities, and special events, including coordinating sign-ups and collecting required permission forms.
• Maintain attendance records and student documentation, assist with routine administrative tasks, and provide program updates to the HEAF Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED