Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Data and Research (#DegreesNYC)

Intro/Program Description:Goddard Riverside Community Center is a well-established community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $65 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York Citys leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children youth and families homeless people and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.

#DegreesNYC is a data-informed collective impact movement co-led with young people to achievefair education pathwaysin #DegreesNYC Youth Council draws upon the lived experiences of young people to educate advocate and create positive change in their communities. Theyseekto enhance #DegreesNYCs work toward a more justequitableand student-ready education system. They do this by elevating youthvoice promoting civic engagement and developing youth leadership.

PositionDescription:#DegreesNYC is the primary driver of Goddard Riversides educational equity Council Co-Coordinators play a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering the next generation of NYCs youth leaders. The role of theCo-Coordinatorfor Data and Research istohelp toprovide comprehensive training tailored curriculums and guidanceforthe planning and execution of projects related to #DegreesNYCs policy role presents a unique opportunity for Youth Council Co-Coordinators to affect tangible change within New York Citys education systems collaborating with youth from diverse backgrounds across the metropolis.

The Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Data and Researchwillwork with the Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Advocacy toco-leadthe Youth Council(composed of the Advocacy Fellows and the Data Fellows).The Co-Coordinator for Data and Researchwill lead the collection and consolidation of qualitative and quantitative data for the Youth Councils -Coordinators willalsoengage in coalition-building efforts andfacilitateyouth-led call-to-actions to mobilize education advocates and practitioners.

The Co-Coordinator for Data and Research will work closely with the Data and Research Coordinator toparticipatein andleadthedata projects at #DegreesNYC. They will also help to lead the DataFellowship and supervise the Data Fellows through 1:1 weekly supervisorymeetings.

Position Summary:Asstewards of the #DegreesNYC Youth Council the Youth Council Co-Coordinators shape its vision and trajectory. Directly accountable to theData and ResearchCoordinatortheCo-Coordinator for Data and Research will help tooversee a team of up to fiveFellows driving the expansion and influence of the Youth Council. Their responsibilities encompass developing the Youth Councils strategy expanding its membershipandorganizing outreach efforts. TheCo-Coordinators are also responsible for managing the communicationsdata collectionevents and advocacy initiatives of the Youth Council. Additionally they will support fundraising endeavors and contribute to #DegreesNYCs data-driven approach. Engaging both locally and nationally they activelyparticipatein advocacy meetings and wider Goddard Riverside community engagements ensuring the Youth Councils voice resonates within broader spheres of influence.

Schedule: Up to 20 hours a week

Hourly Rate: $22.00/hr

Role Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Set the vision and direction forthe#DegreesNYC Youth Councilwith the Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Advocacy

• Organize data collective and analysis for the entire Youth Council with the help and guidance of the Data and Research Coordinator

• Help to supervise and organize the Data Fellowship and contribute to related research projects as needed

• Supervise the Data Fellows and co-lead the Advocacy Fellows as needed

• Serve as the Youth Co-Lead for the Data Co-Op

• Oversee communications social media and website development

• Oversee event planning and follow-up

• Oversee the building of relationships with other youth organizations and advocacy organizations

• Support a safe environment that promotes productive healthy development for #DegreesNYCs participants and staff and promote skill building and professional development

• Support an environment that promotes collaborative relationships between Options and #DegreesNYC and between #DegreesNYC and Goddard Riverside as a whole

• Actively represent #DegreesNYC and the #DegreesNYC Youth Council in the field including serving on outside committees presenting at conferences andparticipatingin lobbying efforts

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Current or recent graduate ofaNYC school (high school or college) or taking a gap year

• Experience with design software such as Photoshop/Canva; willingness to learn

• Experience in the #DegreesNYC Youth Council or other youth-led advocacy efforts or a background in youth organizing or education justicepreferred

• Experiencemanagingonline platforms websitesand apps or willingness to learnpreferred

SkillsKnowledgeand Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to education equity

• Commitment to collective impact youth voice and leadership and data-informed approaches

• Demonstrated experience indiligence creativity and proactivenesswhen designing advocacy initiatives

• Communicationand collaborationskills

• Demonstrated facilitation andconveningexperience

• Demonstrated experience workingin youth development andyouth leadership

• Strong speaking writing and presentation skills

• Working knowledge of technology

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Hybrid

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 orientationgender identityor 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.