Afterschool Coordinator @ Hillcrest HS

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Queens Community House seeks an energetic Afterschool Coordinator to support workforce development and after-school programming at Hillcrest High School in Queens, NY. You will oversee Career Ready, Work, Learn & Grow, and Extended Day programs, coordinating student internships and enrichment activities while maintaining strong school and community partnerships.

The role emphasizes youth development, college and career readiness, and collaborative teamwork with educators, families, and employers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with high school-aged youth.
• Experience coordinating after-school, workforce development, internship, or college readiness programs.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, employers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Career Ready and Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) programs at Hillcrest High School.
• Recruit, enroll, and orient students into workforce development programs.
• Prepare students for internships through career readiness workshops, résumé development, interview preparation, financial literacy, and workplace professionalism.
• Maintain ongoing communication with employers, school personnel, students, and families.
• Conduct regular worksite visits and monitor participant attendance, performance, and progress.
• Support students in resolving workplace concerns while providing coaching and mentorship.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Extended Day After-School Program.
• Coordinate academic enrichment, homework assistance, STEM activities, leadership development, arts, wellness, and recreational programming.
• Develop engaging monthly activity calendars and schedules.
• Organize student events, college visits, field trips, guest speakers, career exploration activities, and family engagement events.
• Ensure students participate in safe, structured, and meaningful programming.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with students and families.
• Promote positive youth development and restorative practices.
• Address behavioral concerns appropriately while encouraging student growth.
• Connect students and families with school and community resources as needed.
• Foster student leadership, civic engagement, and personal development.
• Maintain accurate participant files, attendance records, and program documentation.
• Track enrollment, participation, outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Complete required reports and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist the Program Manager in meeting contractual and performance goals.
• Monitor program inventory and coordinate purchasing requests.
• Assist with supervising tutors, activity specialists, interns, and program assistants.
• Support onboarding and training of part-time staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules and ensure appropriate daily program coverage.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between Queens Community House, Hillcrest High School, families, and community partners.
• Participate in school meetings, family engagement events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with employers, colleges, and community organizations that expand opportunities for students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Database management

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Education, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development, Criminal Justice, Public Administration)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database management systems

Job description

Afterschool Coordinator @ Hillcrest HS# Afterschool Coordinator @ Hillcrest HSHillcrest High School - Queens, NY 11432## OverviewSalary Range$27.47 - $30.22 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year Degree## Description# **Afterschool Coordinator @ Hillcrest HS****Department:** Youth Workforce **Reports To:** Program Manager – Hillcrest High School **Salary:** **$27.47–$30.22 per hour** (Based on Experience)## Join Queens Community HouseAre you passionate about empowering young people to achieve success in school, work, and life? Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving more than 30,000 children, youth, adults, and older adults across Queens. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities.Queens Community House is seeking an energetic, organized, and youth-focused **Afterschool Coordinator** to support workforce development and after-school programming at **Hillcrest High School**.Reporting to the **Program Manager – Hillcrest High School**, the Coordinator will oversee the daily operations of the **Career Ready**, **Work, Learn & Grow (WLG)**, and **Extended Day After-School Program**. This position plays a vital role in preparing high school students for college, careers, and lifelong success through workforce development, academic enrichment, leadership opportunities, and community engagement.The ideal candidate is passionate about youth development, workforce readiness, education, and creating meaningful opportunities that inspire students to reach their full potential.---## Primary Responsibilities### Workforce Development Programs* Coordinate the daily operations of the Career Ready and Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) programs at Hillcrest High School.* Recruit, enroll, and orient students into workforce development programs.* Prepare students for internships through career readiness workshops, résumé development, interview preparation, financial literacy, and workplace professionalism.* Maintain ongoing communication with employers, school personnel, students, and families.* Conduct regular worksite visits and monitor participant attendance, performance, and progress.* Support students in resolving workplace concerns while providing coaching and mentorship.### After-School Program Coordination* Oversee the daily operations of the Extended Day After-School Program.* Coordinate academic enrichment, homework assistance, STEM activities, leadership development, arts, wellness, and recreational programming.* Develop engaging monthly activity calendars and schedules.* Organize student events, college visits, field trips, guest speakers, career exploration activities, and family engagement events.* Ensure students participate in safe, structured, and meaningful programming.### Student Support* Build positive and supportive relationships with students and families.* Promote positive youth development and restorative practices.* Address behavioral concerns appropriately while encouraging student growth.* Connect students and families with school and community resources as needed.* Foster student leadership, civic engagement, and personal development.### Program Administration* Maintain accurate participant files, attendance records, and program documentation.* Track enrollment, participation, outcomes, and performance metrics.* Complete required reports and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.* Assist the Program Manager in meeting contractual and performance goals.* Monitor program inventory and coordinate purchasing requests.### Staff Support* Assist with supervising tutors, activity specialists, interns, and program assistants.* Support onboarding and training of part-time staff.* Coordinate staff schedules and ensure appropriate daily program coverage.* Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities.### School & Community Partnerships* Serve as a liaison between Queens Community House, Hillcrest High School, families, and community partners.* Participate in school meetings, family engagement events, and community outreach initiatives.* Build relationships with employers, colleges, and community organizations that expand opportunities for students.## Qualifications### Required* Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.* Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with high school-aged youth.* Experience coordinating after-school, workforce development, internship, or college readiness programs.* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, employers, and community partners.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.### Preferred* Experience with DYCD-funded programs.* Experience with Career Ready, Work, Learn & Grow (WLG), SYEP, or other workforce development initiatives.* Knowledge of NYC Public Schools and positive youth development best practices.---## Why Join Queens Community House?At Queens Community House, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where staff are empowered to grow professionally while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.**Our comprehensive benefits package includes:*** Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution* Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, and Paid Holidays* Paid Family Leave Supplement* Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Professional Development, Training, and Leadership Development Opportunities* Opportunities for Career Growth and Internal Advancement* A Supportive, Diverse, and Inclusive Work Environment---## Equal Opportunity EmployerQueens Community House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply and join us in strengthening the communities we serve.