Learning Coordinator

About LEAP

For over 30 years LEAP has worked with children teenagers and young adults in New Haven Connecticut in some of the lowest income urban neighborhoods in America. As the largest youth agency in our city we provide academic support social enrichment and leadership development but we do so in a unique way. We give older students (ages 16-24) the training education and resources they need to work as counselors to our younger students (ages 7-15). In doing so we go beyond impacting individual lives through education and employment. We build a community with power and purpose.

All LEAP employees must adhere to LEAPs Core Values and Community Agreements.

Core Values:

• Social Justice- Advocating for fairness and equality while challenging systemic injustices
• Caring-Demonstratingempathy and concern for individual and community well-being
• Ethical Leadership- Leading with integrity fairness and moral courage
• Accountability- Taking responsibility for actions outcomes and commitments
• Collaboration- Fostering partnerships to achieve common goals and maximize impact

Community Agreements:

• Growth Mindset- Embracing challenges as learning opportunities
• Recognition & Appreciation- Expressing gratitude and celebrating achievements
• Conflict De-escalation- Resolving conflicts through open dialogue and cooperation
• Mutual Respect- Honoring diverse opinions experiences and boundaries
• Continuous Learning- Promoting ongoing personal and professional development

This is a full-time exempt (salaried) position based in New Haven CT. The role is in-person and not eligible for hybrid work. It requires frequent interaction with children teenagers and young adults plus additional community partners. The ideal candidate is creative and has joy for learning. The position provides ample opportunities for professional development including training conference attendance networking and on-the-job learning experiences.

Reports to:Vice President of Leadership & Learning

Essential Duties

Curriculum & Training

• Support the design of curriculum elements for the Childrens Program Leaders in Training program and other educational and social development programs and initiatives.
• Gather organizemaintainand budget for learning materials
• Establishing connections with libraries andbookstoresforkeeping our library updated and providing culturally relevant books for our youth
• Support the design and implementation of training programs for LEAP counselors and program staff

Data Management

• Manage information and data about curriculum and training implementation
• Support the assessment of programming and program reports as requested

Team Collaboration

• Work as part of a teamwith other Leadership & Learning members as well as with and for staff across LEAPs departments
• Participate intrainingand professional development as required by LEAP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional or extracurricular experience working withyouth ages 7-24
• Exceptional leadership time management facilitation and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of best practices within the youth development andcommunity-basededucation
• Knowledge of common needs of first-generation and low-income students students of color and students from immigrant families

• Cultural competency-based experience working in African American and Latino communities
• Ability to travel to program sitesfor coaching and site support

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a LEAP counselor site staff member or program participant
• Professional or extracurricular experience with peer mentorship tutoring and/or academic advising
• MSW or CT Teacher Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of New Haven communities and the Greater New Haven area
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint
• Experience with Salesforce preferred
• Experience and comfort effectively and accurately using AI tools toassistand improve work
• Ability to organize andmaintaindigital records and filing systems for collecting and reporting data

Essential Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to manage time effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated tact and discretion in handling confidential employment and academic information
• Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to LEAPs mission and the communities we serve

Special Requirements

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment events trainings and organizational activities.