Youth Program Coordinator

Arab American Family Support Center•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AAFSC’s YAYP seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to plan and carry out programming geared towards young men. The position will co-lead “MENar” (which means guiding light or beacon in Arabic), a group program for male-identifying participants which meets multiple times per week for activities focused on leadership development, life skills, mental well-being, civic engagement, sports, and more. In addition to group programming, the position will maintain a caseload of youth seeking individual assistance with homework help, college planning, career exploration, and personal development. The Youth Program Coordinator will ensure youth feel supported and engaged in programming; they will also play a role in recruiting new participants and fostering connections with schools, partners, and community leaders. The Youth Program Coordinator will join a team of four part-time staff and work collectively to build a positive, uplifting, and engaging youth program culture, develop trusting relationships with participants, identify and plan around emerging community needs, and foster the growth and development of the program. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with students from diverse backgrounds, including first generation college students. A successful person in this role will display strong academic achievement, be highly organized, possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and effectively work independently as well as in teams. A commitment to immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working with youth or young adults in an educational, youth development, coaching, afterschool, or community-based setting.
Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging, enriching, and youth-centered programming that builds participation, leadership, and positive youth development outcomes.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and group facilitation skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including documentation and participant records.
Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic.
Job contingent on pre-employment background check and fingerprint clearance.
U.S. Work Authorization required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Familiarity with, lived experience in, or commitment to immigrant communities preferred.
Experience working with male identifying young and young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Co-facilitate MENar, AAFSC’s young men’s leadership and development program, through engaging group activities, workshops, discussions, and community-building experiences.
Develop semester and session plans that align with program goals and participant interests.
Design and facilitate lessons focused on topics such as identity, civic engagement, leadership, career exploration, financial literacy, life skills, and personal growth.
Plan and coordinate activities, special events, guest speakers, and field trips.
Build strong relationships with participants and provide individual follow up and support as needed.
Foster a safe, positive, inclusive, and supportive group environment while effectively navigating behavioral challenges and group dynamics.
Gather and incorporate participant and community feedback to continuously strengthen programming.
Maintain lesson plans, attendance records, and session documentation.
Maintain a caseload of youth participants and provide individualized coaching, mentoring, and support, both at our Downtown Brooklyn service locations and via teleconference.
Assist participants with academic goals, including homework help, tutoring, study skills, Regents and SAT/ACS preparation, and other academic needs.
Support youth in exploring college, career, and post-secondary pathways.
Guide participants through college exploration, applications, financial aid and FAFSA processes, scholarship applications, resume development, and career planning.
Mentor youth to identify personal goals and develop plans to achieve them.
Connect participants and families to additional AAFSC services and community resources as appropriate.
Support participant recruitment through outreach to schools, community organizations, faith institutions, and other local partners.
Build and maintain positive relationships with youth, families, educators, and community stakeholders.
Represent AAFSC at community events, presentations, and outreach activities.
Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, attendance, and other required program documentation.
Assist with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation activities.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues to identify emerging participant needs and strengthen program services.
Contribute to a welcoming, positive, and youth-centered program culture where participants feel a sense of belonging, support, and opportunity.
Perform other related duties as assigned.