Emotional Wellness Program Coordinator

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Emotional Wellness Program Coordinator with our Wellness department. 

The Emotional Wellness Program Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking to hire an  Emotional Wellness Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of the HCZ, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a love for children. Under the leadership of the Wellness and Mental Health Manager, the Coordinator will assist with administrative, logistics, planning, and coordination efforts related to a variety of emotional wellness projects.  The coordinator will work closely with staff at all levels of the organization from multiple programs and departments within HCZ.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Wellness and Mental Health or closely related field
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in Social Services

Who you are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Must be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed practice and other emotional wellness topics.
• The position requires strong computer skills, including PC literacy in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn technology quickly.

What You’ll Do

• In coordination with the Wellness and Mental Health team, the coordinator will plan, develop, and implement community-based mental health and wellness promotion and education initiatives.
• Work closely with HCZ staff from multiple programs and departments to gather information/feedback, update on progress, and coordinate follow up tasks related to wellness and mental health programming.
• Assisting with preparations for various outreach efforts, trainings and workshops including creating documents and promotional materials, making copies, securing space, ordering food, setting up, etc.
• Respond to inquiries about mental health and wellness information and services from participants and staff, referring, when appropriate, to appropriate community organizations.
• Managing mailing lists and Wellness email inquiries.
• Organizing and maintaining files, both hard copy and electronic, and creating new paper and electronic filing systems to better manage files as needed.
• Processing and monitoring expenses through HCZ’s online Microix check processing system.
• Managing the purchase and delivery receipt for all office supplies and other orders.
• Performing general clerical duties including but not limited to: photocopying, scanning, mailing, filing, and preparing and sending both hard copy and electronic correspondence as required.
• Scheduling meetings, including contacting and considering multiple calendars, securing and setting up the space.
• Data management for all team events.
• Conducting research, summary reports, or compilations of research to share internally.
• Taking, typing, and distributing notes from brainstorms, meetings, and trainings.
• Creating and editing informational documents and promotional materials.
• Maintain “the Hub,” a frequently updated list of resources and partners in the community, and follow up to learn about families’, participants’, and staff members’ experiences with them.
• Employ a broad-based effort that spans across all HCZ programs.
• Apply a humanistic approach that promotes respect, empathy, integrity, self-awareness, and compassion.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM
• Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $55,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

Salary : $55,000