Youth Outreach Coordinator (Beacon 2)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

4d • $41,414 - $45,234 • Onsite

About The Position

The Beacon Program seeks a dynamic, innovative, creative, and detail-oriented Youth Outreach Coordinator to work with the Program Director to support the quality and integrity of program activities. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families in school and community settings, including working closely with middle school students transitioning to high school. The coordinator collaborates with school staff and community stakeholders to build and enhance programming and help foster a proactive, high-energy, positive work environment.

The position is based at the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center’s Beacon 2 program in New York, NY. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays and a flexible schedule, for 35 hours per week. The salary range is $41,414.12 to $45,233.87 per year; the offer depends on experience in the exact or a comparable position and additional preferred qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with a multicultural youth population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment.
• Knowledge of youth development and youth leadership.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, and walk, including participating in program activities with participants.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the community, partners, and stakeholders.
• Meet with community stakeholders and attend meetings, school fairs, and other gatherings to share information about the Beacon and increase enrollment and participation.
• Communicate weekly with parents and participants.
• Maintain quarterly advisory board meetings, including agendas, minutes, and attendance sheets.
• Coordinate program schedules and flyers, and manage supply usage.
• Manage trip details, rosters, itineraries, and parental consent forms.
• Enter participants’ attendance online for DYCD.
• Conduct monthly staff check-ins regarding the safety plan and evacuation procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 12 annual sick days.
• 12 agency holidays.
• 20 days or four weeks of paid time off, plus an additional five days after five years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED