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Youth Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Youth Program Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time
REPORTS TO: Young Adult Youth Program (YAYP) Manager
LOCATION: Downtown Brooklyn
SCHEDULE: 15 hours/week 3 days/week between MondayFriday
SALARY: $28.27/hr.
ABOUT AAFSC:
TheArab-AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC)is a non-profit organization thathas proudly served immigrants and refugeesfor over 30 years. Weprovidean array of social services tohelp children staysafefamiliesremaintogether and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all AAFSC hasexpertisein serving Arab Middle Eastern North African Muslim and South Asian communities.
AAFSCs Young Adult & Youth Program (YAYP) is a space for young people to heal grow and thrive. Through a mix of group programming and individualized support YAYP creates welcoming spaces where youth can build community develop leadership skills explore their goals and access the resources they need to succeed.
JOB SUMMARY:
AAFSCs YAYP seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to plan and carry out programming geared towards young men. The position will co-lead MENar (which means guiding light or beacon in Arabic) a group program for male-identifying participants which meets multiple times per week for activities focused on leadership development life skills mental well-being civic engagement sports and addition to group programming the position will maintain a caseload of youth seeking individual assistance with homework help college planning career exploration and personal development. The Youth Program Coordinator will ensure youth feel supported and engaged in programming; they will also play a role in recruiting new participants and fostering connections with schools partners and community leaders.
The Youth Program Coordinator will join a team of four part-time staff and work collectively to build a positive uplifting and engaging youth program culture develop trusting relationships with participants identify and plan around emerging community needs and foster the growth and development of the program. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with students from diverse backgrounds including first generation college students. A successful person in this role will display strong academic achievement be highly organized possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and effectively work independently as well as in teams. A commitment to immigrant refugee and low-income communities is essential for success in this role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MENar Planning & Facilitation
Academic College Career & Individual Support
Recruitment & Community Engagement
Program Operations & Team Collaboration
BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time
REPORTS TO: Young Adult Youth Program (YAYP) Manager
LOCATION: Downtown Brooklyn
SCHEDULE: 15 hours/week 3 days/week between MondayFriday
SALARY: $28.27/hr.
ABOUT AAFSC:
TheArab-AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC)is a non-profit organization thathas proudly served immigrants and refugeesfor over 30 years. Weprovidean array of social services tohelp children staysafefamiliesremaintogether and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all AAFSC hasexpertisein serving Arab Middle Eastern North African Muslim and South Asian communities.
AAFSCs Young Adult & Youth Program (YAYP) is a space for young people to heal grow and thrive. Through a mix of group programming and individualized support YAYP creates welcoming spaces where youth can build community develop leadership skills explore their goals and access the resources they need to succeed.
JOB SUMMARY:
AAFSCs YAYP seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to plan and carry out programming geared towards young men. The position will co-lead MENar (which means guiding light or beacon in Arabic) a group program for male-identifying participants which meets multiple times per week for activities focused on leadership development life skills mental well-being civic engagement sports and addition to group programming the position will maintain a caseload of youth seeking individual assistance with homework help college planning career exploration and personal development. The Youth Program Coordinator will ensure youth feel supported and engaged in programming; they will also play a role in recruiting new participants and fostering connections with schools partners and community leaders.
The Youth Program Coordinator will join a team of four part-time staff and work collectively to build a positive uplifting and engaging youth program culture develop trusting relationships with participants identify and plan around emerging community needs and foster the growth and development of the program. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with students from diverse backgrounds including first generation college students. A successful person in this role will display strong academic achievement be highly organized possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and effectively work independently as well as in teams. A commitment to immigrant refugee and low-income communities is essential for success in this role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MENar Planning & Facilitation
- Co-facilitate MENar AAFSCs young mens leadership and development program through engaging group activities workshops discussions and community-building experiences.
- Develop semester and session plans that align with program goals and participant interests.
- Design and facilitate lessons focused on topics such as identity civic engagement leadership career exploration financial literacy life skills and personal growth.
- Plan and coordinate activities special events guest speakers and field trips.
- Build strong relationships with participants and provide individual follow up and support as needed.
- Foster a safe positive inclusive and supportive group environment while effectively navigating behavioral challenges and group dynamics.
- Gather and incorporate participant and community feedback to continuously strengthen programming.
- Maintain lesson plans attendance records and session documentation.
Academic College Career & Individual Support
- Maintain a caseload of youth participants and provide individualized coaching mentoring and support both at our Downtown Brooklyn service locations and via teleconference.
- Assist participants with academic goals including homework help tutoring study skills Regents and SAT/ACS preparation and other academic needs.
- Support youth in exploring college career and post-secondary pathways.
- Guide participants through college exploration applications financial aid and FAFSA processes scholarship applications resume development and career planning.
- Mentor youth to identify personal goals and develop plans to achieve them.
- Connect participants and families to additional AAFSC services and community resources as appropriate.
Recruitment & Community Engagement
- Support participant recruitment through outreach to schools community organizations faith institutions and other local partners.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with youth families educators and community stakeholders.
- Represent AAFSC at community events presentations and outreach activities.
Program Operations & Team Collaboration
- Maintain accurate participant records case notes attendance and other required program documentation.
- Assist with data collection reporting and program evaluation activities.
- Participate in team meetings trainings supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify emerging participant needs and strengthen program services.
- Contribute to a welcoming positive and youth-centered program culture where participants feel a sense of belonging support and opportunity.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Education Human Services Counseling or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- At least two years of experience working with youth or young adults in an educational youth development coaching afterschool or community-based setting.
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging enriching and youth-centered programming that builds participation leadership and positive youth development outcomes.
- Strong relationship-building communication and group facilitation skills.
- Familiarity with lived experience in or commitment to immigrant communities preferred.
- Experience working with male identifying young and young adults preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage administrative responsibilities including documentation and participant records.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic.
- Job contingent on pre-employment background check and fingerprint clearance.
- U.S. Work Authorization required.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We empower immigrants and refugees with the tools they need to successfully acclimate to the world around them and become active participants in their communities.
