Global Youth Programs Coordinator

Global Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Global Kids seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and implement global education and youth development programs in New York. The role involves writing curriculum, co-facilitating workshops, and collaborating with students and staff to generate new program ideas.

Responsibilities include managing events like the Global Kids Youth Conference, conducting outreach, and supporting partner schools. Strong facilitation and cross-cultural communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of NYC social service resources for youth and families.
• Experience using interactive experiential learning strategies, counseling and conflict resolution skills, and youth development/leadership strategies with middle school and/or high school age youth.
• Experience and enthusiasm for designing and leading educational workshops that build on each other.
• Commitment to antiracist pedagogical practices in diverse settings.
• Experience in or with NYC public schools is a plus.
• Knowledge of global issues, political science, history, education, and social justice.
• Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in writing curriculum/lesson plans focusing on global content and other key program areas.
• Coordinate, develop, and co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for GK's programs.
• Collaborate with GK staff and youth to generate new program ideas focusing on global/local issues.
• Develop content and curriculum on global issues and 21st-century skills while supporting SEL.
• Plan and implement the annual Youth Conference and other projects.
• Lead student outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Support partner schools' goals and functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, families, school personnel, policymakers, and communities.
• Occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel for events.

Skills

Curriculum design

Workshop facilitation

Youth development

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Anti-racist pedagogy

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

Global Kids seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and implement global education and youth development programs in New York. The role involves writing curriculum, co-facilitating workshops, and collaborating with students and staff to generate new program ideas.

Responsibilities include managing events like the Global Kids Youth Conference, conducting outreach, and supporting partner schools. Strong facilitation and cross-cultural communication are essential.