Youth Program Coordinator

IRCO • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Program Coordinator supports daily operations, staff coordination, and youth engagement in IRCO’s Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC) drop-in space. HYC provides youth-centered support and engagement for youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability through drop-in programming, workshops, and resource connections, with the goal of promoting well-being, stability, and access to opportunities. Services are community-focused and responsive to the varied lived experiences of the youth served.

The coordinator provides day-to-day work direction and peer support to staff, leads workshops and group activities, assists with program planning and implementation, and represents HYC in meetings as requested. Working collaboratively with staff and youth, the coordinator helps maintain consistent, organized programming aligned with HYC goals and IRCO policies. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

This is a regular, full-time, 1.0 FTE position with benefits. It is based at Crosswind Church’s drop-in space in Portland, Oregon, and is described as on-site full time with a hybrid schedule. The starting wage is $53,538 per year, based on experience. A valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance, and full use of an automobile during work hours are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Verification of current auto insurance.
• Full use of an automobile during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the program manager in meeting IRCO’s Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Provide day-to-day work direction and peer support to staff.
• Lead workshops and group activities.
• Assist with program planning and implementation.
• Represent HYC in meetings as requested.
• Work collaboratively with staff and youth to support consistent, organized, community-focused programming aligned with HYC goals and IRCO policies.
• Participate in required reading, including monthly and weekly IRCO All-Staff emails, newsletters, memorandums, and communications.
• Attend and participate in IRCO All-Staff Meetings in person or virtually, as appropriate.
• Engage in recommended professional development and other assigned or required training activities; participation may also include optional activities aligned with IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• 3 to 6 weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level