What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Coordinator position at The Radix Ecological Sustainability Center?
Job Summary
The mission of the Radix Center is to promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship through educational programs based around demonstrations of sustainable technologies. We believe it is possible to meet human needs while simultaneously restoring ecosystems. Good environmental stewardship is rewarded by better health, wholesome food, and strong communities.
The Youth Program Coordinator oversees Radix’s youth employment program. Our youth employment participants–also known as the Ecojustice Associates–are high school students who reside in the city of Albany and are 90% people of color. Radix approaches STEM career readiness through long-term after-school educational employment. Through our program, high school students develop the knowledge, techniques, and advocacy tools needed to excel in STEM higher education while developing their resumes and earning money.
Duties
80% - Manage the Youth Employment Program
- Schedule youth employees and co-educator, M-Th, 3:15-7:15 pm during the school year, 7:30-11:30am during the summer
- Assign and oversee tasks, providing supervision, instruction, and evaluation
- Coordinate with Farm Manager to determine daily farming tasks and workload for youth employees
- When appropriate, enroll new interested youth in program (Give youth contract with expectations; Give orientation to job; Collect copy of working papers, I-9; W-4; NYS tax form and /birth certificate; file in file cabinet at Radix, send pictures to designated administrators)
- Teach workshops/lead tours throughout the year to school or community groups
- Train youth for job readiness – no cell phones, actively ask for a new task after completing assigned task, arrive on time, do not leave the premises without permission during the shift, participate in activities and discussions
- Make recommendations to Supervisors as to program equipment and supply needs
- Assist in the care, cleanliness, and security of the facility
- Communicate youth mental health needs to Trinity Alliance outreach van as needed
- Coordinate with City of Albany’s Summer Youth Program to register Radix as a SYEP site
- Maintain program data and prepare outcome reports
- Foster a nurturing, positive, and professional environment
20% - Other duties as assigned which may include:
- Develop programming curriculum
- Assist with compost, farm share, and community programs
- Assist with educational social media and marketing efforts
- Engage community partners aligned with Radix’s mission
- Upload photographs/videos to the shared media folder on the google drive (2-3 uploads/month requested)
- Attend weekly staff meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related experience required.
Ideal candidates demonstrate some or all of the following:
- A strong commitment to issues of environmental justice, food justice, and racial equity, and experience working with diverse communities
- Experience operating youth-led programming in a nonprofit or highschool setting
- Experience working in agriculture, education, environmental science, and/or nonprofit program management and assessment
- Experience leading groups from diverse backgrounds
- The ability to work independently or collaboratively with a small group depending on the demands of a project
- Weekend and evening availability
- Work requires moderate physical exertion and occasional exposure to disagreeable elements. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
To Apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and two references as a single PDF document. Those without all three documents will not be considered. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is ready to make a difference in the lives of young people through innovative programming and community engagement. If you are passionate about youth development and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12202 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25