What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Empowerment Coordinator position at Destination Tomorrow?
Youth Empowerment Coordinator
LGBTQA experience is a must.
The Youth Empowerment Coordinator must possess innovative ideas and strategies to engage and retain high-risk youth. The Youth Empowerment Coordinator will be responsible for outreach, promoting youth after-school programming & events, as well as group facilitation for high-risk young people ages 14-17. The ideal candidate for this position must be motivating, and inspiring with an understanding of building positive relationships with vulnerable young adults while maintaining professional boundaries. The Youth Empowerment Coordinator must have effective communication skills, knowledge, willingness to form collaborative relationships with other organizations, effective listening skills, the ability to objectively think and problem solve with the aptitude to work alone or as part of a team.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Director of Programs to develop programming, youth events, social media campaigns, and ads to engage young adults from ages 14-17
- Identify and conduct presentations to schools, other agencies, and community groups about the programs and services offered at Destination Tomorrow
- Participate as an active and contributing member of the KiKi Coalition
- Build and maintain relationships with local colleges and high schools to assist with implementing GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances); as well as develop and nurture relationships with established GSAs
- Organize and run the youth after school programming (DaSpotNextDoor) and KiKi Lounge
- Ensure DaSpotNextDoor space is managed correctly by making sure youth using the space are following rules and safety practices; making sure metro cards and food are provided, as well as activities are held to engage young people
- Act as lead contact and liaison for all programs and youth-based services
- Actively refer youth to Destination Tomorrow services as needed.
- Log & track data pertaining to youth services and demographics
- Report any incidents and daily programming activities to director
- Carry out any other tasks pertaining to youth development & programming
Minimum Requirements:
- 3 years of working with young people
- Understanding the youth population and positive youth engagement and relationships
- Ability to effectively minimize danger in high-risk youth
- Proficient in using computer software, the internet, and email
- Excellent verbal and written skills with exceptional attention to detail Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment and passion for Destination Tomorrow’s mission
All positions require pre-employment criminal record checks and may require a drug screening. Destination Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.destinationtomorrow.org. Destination Tomorrow pays for half of your insurance, 50/50 split if you opt in.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10455: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000
