If you’re a passionate individual that enjoys working with youth, cultivating fun experiences, and making a positive impact then come check us out!

Philadelphia Youth Network is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Part-Time Site Coordinator that will skillfully manage intricate details of our initiatives and oversee the day-to-day operations at the program site. The core mission of this role is to create a vibrant environment that seamlessly integrates leadership development, creativity skills, essential life skills, service learning, and cutting-edge technology education for the youth.

Pay Rate: $21.00hr

The Site Coordinator will work in one of the following Middle Schools:

• Thomas K Finletter Middle School
• Baldi Middle School
• Aloysius Fitzpatrick Middle School
• Harding Middle School

Who is Philadelphia Youth Network?

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at www.pyninc.org.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to travel 25% of the time
• Must be able to attend occasional weekend and/or evening trainings
• Must be able to complete and pass physical examination
• Must be able to attend and complete CPR 1st Aide training
• Must be able to successfully pass background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)
• Multilingual a plus, specifically, English, French (Creole), Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Uzbek
• Experience with creative arts such as dance, fashion, painting, music, drawing and others a plus

What you’ll do:

• Oversee daily operations of the OST Program at the school location
• Ensure best practice standards are incorporated into Literacy and Career Preparation Curriculum for youth
• Provide leadership and assistance to program staff, community organizing activities and events
• Facilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to students and families
• Establish and maintain communication with school personnel and parents about students’ learning and social emotional learning needs
• Ensure compliance with PYN policies and 21st CCLC requirements
• Collaborate on program schedules and curriculum development
• Fulfill reporting requirements and attend essential trainings

Required Skills & Experience:

• Associate degree with four years of relevant experience, CDA preferred or High School Diploma with 8 years experience
• Three years of experience working with children and/or adolescents, particularly underserved populations
• Professional experience supervising a team of two or more
• Experience teaching groups of youth in a classroom and classroom management skills
• Proven ability to design and facilitate curriculum
• Ability to coordinate, manage and maintain confidential participant files in an order in accordance with program requirements
• Knowledge of Child Educational Development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience working with minority and underprivileged populations
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of relevant technology tools
• Ability to communicate effectively and check emails, voicemails, text messages on a daily basis
• Ability to represent PYN effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.
• Successfully passing background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.