Youth Engagement Specialist - TMA

83a8b0eb-7b0e-49bc-831d-1b9a687d1fb2 • New York, NY

12h • $47,000 - $51,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Global Kids, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and innovative Youth Engagement Specialist for its full-time role at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change in Harlem. The position supports high school students in a public-school setting through attendance improvement, youth development, family engagement, school partnerships, and systems that foster positive experiences for young people. The role also contributes to Global Kids’ global education and social action programming.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with high school youth.
• Understanding of and willingness to learn about a wide range of New York City social service resources for youth and families.
• Experience working in or with New York City public schools and a strong understanding of the NYC Community Schools Initiative and its goals.
• Experience using interactive learning strategies, counseling and conflict-resolution skills, and youth development and leadership strategies with high school-age youth.
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices.
• Good facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills; creativity; willingness to learn; and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong communication, writing, administrative, organizational, and technology skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts is preferred.
• Fluency in another language, particularly Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support partner-school attendance improvement strategies by attending school attendance meetings, developing and communicating metrics, monitoring attendance outcomes, and analyzing attendance challenges through a strength-based and Social Emotional Learning lens.
• Promote a positive school climate emphasizing safety, community, and positivity.
• Collect, enter, and review attendance, evaluation, and other project and student-progress data.
• Work with staff and students to implement annual Global Kids special projects.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, teachers, and community partners about events, programs, and services.
• Support ongoing assessment of the school community’s assets and needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, community members, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, develop, and co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for Global Kids’ global education academic enrichment programs.
• Collaborate with Global Kids staff and youth to develop program ideas focused on global and local issues and contracted initiative goals.
• Develop relevant global-issues and 21st-century-skills content and curriculum while supporting social and emotional learning.
• Occasionally participate in overnight and long-distance travel, such as youth retreats and college trips.

Benefits

• Medical insurance through Anthem Blue Cross, dental insurance through Guardian, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution opportunities.
• Paid time off, including 12 vacation days in the first year, 3 personal days, and 8 sick days.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed