Beacon Outreach Coordinator

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Free YMCA membership

Paid time off

Job summary

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a Beacon Outreach Coordinator to lead outreach and community inclusion for the Beacon Program, connecting chronically absent youth with engaging programming and school partnerships.

You will build relationships with youth, families, and community stakeholders, model inclusive environments, and coordinate with counselors and the Beacon Director to plan activities and trainings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of education in a program area related to working with youth and/or communities.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth, families, and community development, including social and emotional learning, skill-building, youth leadership, neighborhood priorities, trauma-informed approaches, provision of services for individuals with disabilities, and cultural competence, including sensitivity to LGBTQ issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment across staff and participants.
• Outreach to hard-to-reach youth and engage them in Beacon programs.
• Build relationships with youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out to engage in Beacon programming and school.
• Address conflicts and maintain strong community connections to support cohesion.
• Assist in marketing and distributing program information and recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Diversity & inclusion

LGBTQ sensitivity

Education

Two years education in youth/community program area

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: $18.04 - $22.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a Beacon Outreach Coordinator who will play a critical role in the successful operation of the Beacon Program. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to outreach and community inclusion efforts. The Outreach Coordinator will have the skills and personality needed to forge relationships with youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out of school and persuade them to engage in Beacon programming and in school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive program spirit.
• Facilitate effective outreach to hard-to-reach youth and young adults who do not participate in afterschool or community center programs.
• Effectively forge relationships with youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out of school and persuade them to engage in Beacon programming and school.
• Act as a "credible messenger", maintain strong community connections, and address conflicts that have the potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violent clashes.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and recruitment in communities that might otherwise attend beacon programming.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and parents/guardians through regular communication.
• Ensure participants' health, safety, and well-being by understanding, maintaining, and ensuring that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.
• Report all incidents in accordance with the Y policies and procedures.
• Work with Counselors and the Beacon Director to plan and implement meaningful programming and special events.
• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-program training.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, Department of Education, DYCD, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of education in a program area related to working with youth and/or communities.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth, families, and community development, including social and emotional learning, skill-building, youth leadership, neighborhood priorities, trauma-informed approaches, provision of services for individuals with disabilities, and cultural competence, including sensitivity to LGBTQ issues.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.