Youth Outreach Coordinator (Beacon 2)

Goddard Riverside Community Center • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Outreach Coordinator works with the Beacon 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, with particular attention to middle school students transitioning to high school. The coordinator collaborates with school staff, community stakeholders, partners, and families to build and enhance programming and promote enrollment and participation.

The position is scheduled 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–$45,233.87; the offer depends on relevant experience and preferred qualifications. The work takes place in indoor, outdoor, and public school settings, with shared office space. The role includes frequent bending, kneeling, and walking, including participation in program activities, and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

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 perform frequent bending, kneeling, and walking, including participating in program activities.
• 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 among the community, partners, and stakeholders.
• Meet with community stakeholders and attend meetings, school fairs, and other gatherings to publicize the Beacon and increase enrollment and participation.
• Communicate weekly with parents and participants.
• Coordinate 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 participant attendance online for DYCD.
• Check in monthly with staff regarding safety plans and evacuation procedures.
• Support outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families in school and community settings.
• Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to build and enhance programming.
• Work closely with middle school students transitioning to high school.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED