Coordinator of Youth Programming

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services seeks a Coordinator, Youth Programming to develop and lead educational and recreational programs for youth, driving national CAAP engagement. The role collaborates with ACCESS leadership and community partners to align with the organization's mission and youth needs.

Responsibilities include planning events, managing scholarship programs, and coordinating with national institutions to expand youth programming across chapters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in youth program planning or community organizing.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead educational and recreational programs for youth.
• Collaborate with CAAP and ACCESS leadership to engage youth and strengthen connections.
• Oversee CAAP’s scholarship programs and alumni engagement.
• Plan, execute and lead events for CAAP youth and alumni.
• Coordinate engagement strategies for recipients and alumni.
• Represent CAAP and ACCESS at external events and conferences.
• Produce reports for leadership, board members, or stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Grantmaking protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Coordinator, Youth Programming

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Youth Programming Coordinator develops and leads educational and recreational programs for youth. They drive ACCESS’s national youth engagement strategy, especially for CAAP, by creating and managing content to involve participants. The role supports positive youth development in a safe, inclusive setting and collaborates with community partners to ensure programming aligns with the organization’s mission and youth needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CAAP and ACCESS leadership to formulate strategies for engaging youth in CAAP programs and strengthening their ongoing connection with the organization
• Oversee youth development programs, such as CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative, encourage alumni participation, and explore opportunities to expand TGI nationwide to include more chapters
• Coordinate CAAP's extensive scholarship programs by developing engagement strategies for recipients and alumni, maintaining regular communication with scholarship review committees, leading review sessions, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of all presented materials.
• Collaborate with ACCESS teams and its national institutions to design and implement engagement and mentorship strategies for youth participants and alumni.
• Work with other youth program staff at ACCESS to coordinate youth engagement strategies and programming at major CAAP and ACCESS events and convenings
• Plan, execute and lead events and relevant programming for participants and alumni from CAAP youth programming
• Design engaging, safe activities for youth that encourage well-being and social interaction, and ensure legal compliance to reduce liability, and collect all necessary legal releases from participants, parents and guardians
• Connect CAAP youth program participants and alumni to professional and leadership development opportunities—such as conferences, training, workshops, internships, and jobs—through community partnerships
• Represent CAAP and ACCESS at relevant external events and conferences as assigned
• Develop comprehensive reports or presentations for leadership, board members, or stakeholders regarding assigned youth programming initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of other national programming and events
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of social work, youth organizing, philanthropy, fundraising, and program development
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skill in:

• Grantmaking initiative protocols and procedures
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Professionalism and integrity

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Disciplines:
• Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, or related field

~or~

• At least 4-5 years of experience in youth program planning and related community organizing and civic engagement, philanthropy, and cultural events. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
• None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national travel up to 20%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office