Program Coordinator (Education and Workforce TEP)

Description

Organization Overview: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: We are seeking two dedicated and organized Program Coordinators to oversee and manage our Teen Program. The Program Coordinators will be responsible for the successful implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for working with teenagers.

Under the supervision of the Summer Teen Program Manager, the Program Culture Coordinators will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Schedule: 25 hours per week (seasonal)

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise personnel, recreational programs and services
• Strong understanding of positive youth culture and youth development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 13-19 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner
• Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Be available to work weekends and on call on day(s) not on site.
• Support the program manager with planning and developing program activities to ensure that activities and events are made available for all participants
• Support the creation of a program calendar outlining dates, times, and locations of various program activities.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and facilities to schedule and secure necessary resources for program implementation.
• Ensure facilities and maintained to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for recreation activities
• Assist with planning and developing recreation programs to ensure that activities and events are made available for all members
• Implement recreation programs to ensure that members have access to sport, recreation, and leisure activities
• Promote recreational programs to ensure that members are aware of available opportunities and activities
• Ensure recreation facilities and maintained to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for recreation activities
• Collaborate with summer staff in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities & workshops
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
• Support the TEP Program Manager with coordinating events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc
• Establish effective communication channels with program participants, their families, and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a role model to youth, always maintaining professionalism and preparedness.
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement.
• Collect feedback from participants, volunteers, and staff to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, participant engagement, and program outcomes.
• Participate pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/HSE/GED, associates degree is preferred
• Willingness to learn & continue learning and developing through this role
• Demonstrated sensitivity & respect of teenagers and young adults, and your community
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable using technology ie. Smartphones, email accounts, Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs
• Be available to work weekends and on call on day(s) not on site.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.