Program Coordinator II

Job Title:  Program Coordinator II

Hours:  Part-Time, 20-25 hrs/week

Supervisor:  Program Director

Compensation:  $17/hour

Benefits:  Some work from home (~30%), paid time off and paid volunteer day

Louisville Youth Group (LYG) is the primary nonprofit serving LGBTQIA youth in the Greater Louisville / Kentuckiana region. We provide a brave and affirming space for youth to explore their gender and sexuality, learn life and leadership skills, and develop the tools needed to build community and act as agents of change.  

The Program Coordinator, in collaboration with the Program Director, is responsible for the  development, facilitation, and evaluation of LYG programs, as well as recruitment and prioritization of marginalized youth in all of our programs, events, and services. This position communicates regularly with youth, young adults, their caregivers, and community partners. The Program Coordinator will ensure that all youth participants have opportunities and experiences that build life and leadership skills, helping them to feel connected and supported in our community.  Black, Indigenous, Latiné and other People of the Global Majority who are Queer and/or Transgender are strongly encouraged to apply.

An ideal candidate will:  

• Have experience working with youth and young adults (ages 5-24), and people from marginalized racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Have a passion for creating courageous and engaging spaces for Queer, Transgender, Black, Indigenous, Latiné, Asian and other youth of the Global Majority
• Be proactive and take initiative to identify needs, implement improvements, and accomplish tasks
• Have advanced proficiency with Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) and Discord, and a willingness to learn new software and technologies
• Be comfortable talking in front of large groups
• Have experience planning and executing activities and events 
• Work collaboratively with LYG staff to achieve organizational goals
• Identify, communicate, and manage complex social and emotional situations
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with program participants, staff, parents, and volunteers
• Be responsible, flexible, hard‐working, ethical, and committed to the mission of LYG

Responsibilities include:  

• Coordinating and facilitating programs for youth and young adults - Candidates must be available afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends
• Communicating with parents, mentors, and other community partners
• Responding to phone calls, text messages, and emails in a clear and timely manner
• Chaperoning specialty programming and field trips
• Developing program curriculum, including assessment and improvement to meet emergent needs of the LYG community
• Attending individual supervision and staff meetings
• Creating flyers, graphics, and e-vites for programs and special events.
• Assisting with special events
• Serving as a resource speaker and representative of LYG 
• Participating in professional development and other learning opportunities as they occur
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Factors (those checked apply): 

• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods
• Ascending/descending stairs - while carrying items 
• Entering data/keystroke
• Standing for prolonged periods
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Sweeping / Mopping / Vacuuming
• Lifting/Carrying 25 max lbs
• Pushing/Pulling 50 max lbs.
• Walking

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, send a Resume and Short statement of why you are interested in the position to careers@louisvilleyouthgroup.org, with “Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications must be received by March 10, 2025. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender presentation, results of genetic testing, military service, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.