Program Aide (Beacon 2)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Beacon Community Centers in Manhattan deliver year-round youth and adult programs in public schools across New York City. The Program Aide role supports the Outreach Worker, Assistant Director, and Program Director to keep the office running smoothly and to coordinate activities for youth groups.

The position involves data entry, record-keeping, correspondence, escorting participants, and monitoring youth activities, with an afternoon-to-evening schedule from September to June.

Responsibilities

• Program Aides work with Outreach Worker, Assistant Director, and Program Director to ensure the office is managed smoothly. Includes data entry, record-keeping, correspondence, escorting, monitoring and supporting Youth Groups.

Job description

Organization Overview: Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) is a well-established Manhattan community-based organization that supports services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are one of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Goddard Riverside promotes dignity and self-reliance across generations. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.

Position Summary: Program Aides work with Outreach Worker, Assistant Director, and Program Director to ensure the office is managed smoothly. Includes data entry, record-keeping, correspondence, escorting, monitoring and supporting Youth Groups.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, September 1, 2026 through June 18, 2027, Monday-Friday: 1:00pm to 9:00pm; School holidays: 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr