Youth Outreach Coordinator

Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position:
The Beacon Program seeks a dynamic individual who will work with the Program Director to ensure the quality and integrity of all activities. This person must be innovative, creative, and detailed-oriented, with excellent organizational skills that will promote a proactive, high energy work ethic and positive work environment. The Outreach Worker is primarily responsible for the outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families, within the school environment and the community. They will work collaboratively with school staff and community stakeholders to build and enhance programming. They will work closely with middle school students transitioning to high school.

Schedule:
Monday through Friday; occasional Saturdays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (flexible schedule), 35 hours per week.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Serve as liaison between community, partners and stakeholders
• Meet with community stakeholders, attend meetings, school fairs, and other gatherings in an effort to spread information about the Beacon and increase enrollment and participation
• Weekly communication with parents and participants
• Maintain quarterly advisory board meeting (agenda, minutes, attendance sheet)
• Coordinate program schedule and flyers; manage supply usage
• Manage trip details, rosters, itinerary and parental consents
• Manage participants’ attendance input online for DYCD
• Monthly check-in with staff regarding safety plan and evacuation procedure

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good judgment
• Knowledge of youth development and youth leadership
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking - include participating in program activities with program participants
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., as needed.

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor/Public school setting
• Shared office space

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 12 Annual Sick Days
• 12 Agency Holidays
• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.