Outreach Coordinator (Part-time)

About Us:

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics--including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.  Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Summary:

The Beacon Outreach Coordinator will assist in the overall administration of the Beacon Program including but not limited to: regular and substantial direct services to youth and adults, implementation of community activities, strengthen family engagement, scheduling of evening and Saturday activities, daily supervision of co-locators, record keeping and reporting, communicating with parents and organizing special events.

Schedule:

Part-Time

Monday – Friday (Some evenings and weekends required)

Pay:

$25.00-$30.00 per hour

Salary is commensurate with experience, skills, education, and merit.

Essential Job Functions:

• Engage youth from the community in the program by working with the school and other neighborhood schools to identify and target students in need for academic support or extra curricula activities. Once a student is enrolled, the Coordinator will continue to maintain the relationship and support each participant’s continued attendance.

• Outreach to families through bilingual communications and through social media outreach. Publicize program services through program local institutions such as the public library, faith-based institutions, and community events.

• Coordinate services, schedules and space needs for co-locators. Work with resource coordinator to maximize resources and opportunity for the Beacon Community. 

• Have strong community connections and deep understanding of neighborhood dynamics and how to address conflicts that have potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violence.

• Develop and implement a community outreach plan.

• Coordinate special community events. 

• Create and conduct community presentations to attract new partnerships and volunteers. 

• Cultivate community partners.

• Create, implement and assess outreach and retention plan 

• Individually and as a team member, build strong relationships with community youth and staff as well as youth, residents, community groups and businesses in the neighborhood 

• Plan and implement evening and Saturday program that meets the needs of the community 

• Supervise and coach evening and Saturday co-locators. 

• Provide youth with support resources and linkages to programs and opportunities in the Beacon community

• Attend relevant community meetings; participate in relevant councils, committees 

• Actively participate in training and professional development 

• Support Beacon Director in ensuring workscope, enrollment, and attendance are accurately captured and entered into DYCD online; complete data entry as required.

• Conduct participant surveys.

• Perform related duties as assigned by the Beacon Director

Required Skills:

• Passion for New York Edge’s mission and community development.

• Reliable, organized and punctual. 

• Knowledge of effective sports, arts, and academic programming. 

• Expert understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting. 

• Minimum of three years experience in case management 

• Strong leader and team-builder. 

• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school partners, and community partners. 

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand. 

• Must have excellent organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

• Responsible and professional conduct that serves as role model to staff and families. 

• Exhibits strong character traits and exercises patience and creativity while seeking win-win scenarios.

• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. 

• Ability to skillfully work with a variety of stakeholders and possess an innate ability to “codeswitch” when communicating with students, parents, teachers, administrators, CBO personnel, community leaders and members. 

• MUST be able to work late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Required. 

• At least 12 credit hours in the field of Education, Family and Community Services or related fields. 

• Highly familiar with the community 

• Knowledge of DYCD goals and their impact on the Beacon school initiative. 

• Case management experience with a deep understanding of how a referral process can be implemented among partner programs. 

• Demonstrated work experience in building relationships to advance program goals and objectives, preferably in a community development setting. 

• Ability to maintain calm during tense situations and negotiations with a strong ability to create consensus and persuade diverse constituents. 

• Knowledge of language and cultures of program participants and their communities; ability to integrate this knowledge into service delivery. 

• Systems thinker, data-driven decision maker with data utilization know-how.

• Strong interpersonal skills needed to form relationships with youth and an understanding of the kinds of issues faced by young people 

• Function as a mentor to youth enrolled in the Beacon program. 

• Demonstrable knowledge and/or interest in youth, family, and community development

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be required to walk up and down stairs

• May be required to lift heavy objects/materials as needed

• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School, but may be required to interact with the community at large during trips or events.

To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.org/careers

At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.