Youth Outreach Coordinator (Beacon 1)

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 30000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York Citys 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.

Program Description: Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours weekdays evenings weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.

Position Summary: 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 outreach engagement and retention to youth and families. They will work collaboratively with school staff and will pay particular attention to the transitions from Middle to High School.

Schedule: Monday through Friday; occasional Saturdays Flexible schedule (11am-7pm)

Salary Range:$41414.12 - $45233.87

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salaryoffer will be basedonthe candidates number of years experience in the exact orcomparableposition and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Serve as liaison between community partners and stakeholders
• 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; Bachelors 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 knelling walking-include participating in program activities with program participants

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 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.