Summer Employment Program Coordinator

GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER•Chicago, IL

1d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Employment Program Coordinator at the Gary Comer Youth Center is an essential piece of the ecosystem of programmatic staff. The Program Coordinator plays a key role in recruitment, program execution, and the maintenance and cultivation of strategic partnerships to improve and strengthen the experience of GCYC summer youth employment. With guidance from the Director of Employment Programs, the Program Coordinator executes daily programming, specialty programs (e.g. field trips, special events, etc.), and advances their program area in support of our mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1-3 years’ experience in roles working in youth development, employment/workforce training, or education of youth and young adults especially with individuals facing barriers to economic stability.
A proven commitment to delivering quality enrichment programs through documented work experience in program planning and execution.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Must be able to initiate and finish projects.
Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders and families in a respectful and culturally competent manner via written and oral communication.
Must enjoy working with teams but can also work independently.
Enjoys being the leader but is also confident enough to take directions from others.
Must be able to take initiative and problem solve.
Must be a creative thinker.
Demonstrates strong accuracy in all areas of work and possess adaptive vitality.
Must have basic computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office, independent use of the internet and ability to learn and properly utilize software systems.
Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.
Have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Able to complete administrative work in a shared office space within a bustling youth center.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multiple programs in a nonprofit environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates program delivery by external partners and contractors
Acts as a point person in planning and executing consistent, cohesive, high-quality professional development programming across multiple youth employment cohorts
Collaborates on recruitment and retention of youth to programs to ensure 100% enrollment and 80% program completion
Ensures that assigned youth employees complete all orientation and onboarding tasks and manage their timecards according to existing policies and procedures
Coordinates required program activities with other employment program leads
Represents GCYC at external and internal events to recruit new members
Ensures program delivery is equitable for all members – considering all age groups, genders, races, abilities and sexual orientations feel welcomed, supported, represented, and have access to all programs and services
Contributes to the organization and implementation of special activities/events (e.g. showcases, career days, youth PD), organizing and facilitating OSC orientations, events, and team building opportunities
Keeps abreast of current best practices, research, and trends in youth development, workforce development, and career readiness to contribute to the development of staff and advancement of organizational practices
Responsible for managing and executing deliverables and compliance for grants assigned, ensuring completion of trainings and other grant deliverable like My Chi My Future playlists, Summer PD sessions, etc.
Plans and implements programming in accordance with overall organizational goals, methods and objectives (e.g. Quality Program Outline, Daily Program Plan, etc.). Utilizing and creating evidence-based and researched curriculum, lesson plans, and educational materials
Manages classrooms through positive youth development practices
Ensures the timely and accurate entry of data into internal data systems (e.g. Salesforce, Paycom), as well as assigned external systems (e.g. Cityspan) for grant compliance.
Responsible for special projects assigned by direct supervisor, the Center Director, or the Executive Director.
Embrace/demonstrate the values of the Comer Education Campus: Youth Power Innovation Wellbeing Community Commitment Equity and Inclusion Joy
Contribute to and maintain a productive and engaging work environment where employees feel safe, comfortable, engaged, and capable of being successful.
Believes in continual improvement and has high expectations of themselves and their colleagues
Contribute to and maintain ways to support employee collaboration, celebration, and team building.
Intentionally and continuously strives to promote a culture that values and strengthens diversity and inclusion.
Seek out partnerships and relationships that will create deeper, more relevant, and more impactful experiences for members
Serves as Leader on Duty as needed