Youth Futures Coordinator

Aspen Tech Labs - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

About the position

The Youth Futures Coordinator is responsible for overseeing educational and enrichment programming for the IRC's Youth Futures After School and Summer Camp Programs. This role involves leading a team of interns, volunteers, and part-time staff to ensure effective program delivery, integrating best practices in teaching and tutoring, and achieving youth education goals through a collaborative approach with school staff, caregivers, and youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and program delivery for the IRC After School Program and Summer Camp at various school and community sites.
• Build partnerships with school districts, schools, and staff to ensure effective collaboration and administrative logistics.
• Manage participant recruitment, retention, attendance, and family engagement.
• Maintain accurate records on program participants, attendance, and outcomes, including data entry into required databases.
• Prepare internal and external reports as required by funders.
• Implement monitoring & evaluation tools and activities on program progress and achievements in collaboration with the youth program supervisor.
• Supervise program staff, providing regular feedback and opportunities for professional development.
• Supervise volunteers and interns to support program administration and implementation.
• Co-lead with part-time youth futures staff to plan weekly workshops and lessons, improving current evidence-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with Youth Program team members to support students in planning for post-secondary education.
• Attend Youth Education Team meetings and fulfill required administrative duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years working with English Language Learners required, preferably in instruction.
• Teaching certification and experience in the public school system is a plus.
• Prior experience with youth counseling, case management, or coaching preferred.
• Experience working with refugee or immigrant populations preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in program planning and implementation.
• Ability to manage large groups of youth from vulnerable and/or multicultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in a language spoken by client populations is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using data and fiscal tracking systems strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in a language spoken by client populations.
• Experience in public speaking and presenting.

Benefits

• Sick time
• 403b retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution
• 3-7% additional IRC contribution to retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
• 10 US paid holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days
• Disability and life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs