PS 179 - Outreach Cooridnator

Founded in 1981, NIA Community Services Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues that impact youth, families, and seniors. NIA serves thousands of clients each year through after-school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts opportunities, youth and family counseling services, community assistance, referral services, and senior support programs.

NIA offers students access to arts, sports, leadership, STEM, and academic opportunities through after-school programs that foster positive youth development, teach new skills, and encourage learning through exploration. Visit us at www.niabklyn.org.

Outreach Coordinator

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for outreach within the community surrounding the Beacon Community Center. The Outreach Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with schools, community partners, and individuals within the neighborhood community. He or she will connect with community members, share information about the Beacon, advertise Beacon services, and solicit feedback from participants and community members to continually improve programming to meet community needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct community outreach and relationship building for a school-based community center
• Coordinate with all community partners, research potential partnership opportunities, and help establish new partnerships that may benefit the Beacon Center
• Collaborate with the host school’s Parent Coordinator and administrative team to perform outreach to students and families that might benefit from Beacon services
• Reach out to Parent Coordinators at neighboring schools to advertise current Beacon services and target outreach to maximize engagement 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration, funders, the community, and NIA)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records pertaining to partnerships, and outreach activities
• Ensure program meets Beacon goals, including helping to meet recruitment targets for all age levels of participants, and the recruitment of students who have a high rate of absenteeism
• Engage Beacon participants and families thorough communication, provide access to needed services, and offer 
• Must be capable of overseeing Beacon program operations in the absence of the Beacon Director  
• Actively participate in Advisory Council and Youth Council meetings
• Help build a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations
• Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by the NIA 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, with some related college coursework, preferably in education,  youth development, or community development 
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with youth or adults in an educational setting is preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management is required

This is a part-time position, starting immediately. The schedule for this position requires flexibility outside of standard business hours. The Beacon Outreach Coordinator will work 15-20 hours per week. Position begins in late September/early October. 

Please apply with an email and cover letter. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted. 

NIA complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.