Youth Activities Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County in Reading, PA, seeks a Youth Activities Coordinator to lead mentoring programs, plan activities, and coordinate volunteers. This full-time, in-office role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or related field, strong organizational and people skills, and the ability to work evenings or weekends for events.

Starting salary is $39,000 annually. Spanish is a plus but not required; candidates must clear background checks and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and people skills.
• The ability to work late one evening per week.
• Spanish bilingualism is a plus but not required.
• Must meet background check and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unmatched children and volunteers in two group-mentoring programs (COUL and Teen).
• Plan and implement activities for COUL and Teen programs.
• Supervise group-mentoring volunteers.
• Plan annual Holiday Party and Summer Picnic with staff assistance.
• Handle administrative duties including receptionist duties and online inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Training & mentoring

Mental health awareness

Fundraising & community engagement

Youth services experience

Positive youth development knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or related field

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field

Tools

Basic office software

Job description

Company Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County, PA, is a youth-serving organization that partners with parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members to help children achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, stronger relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. The agency operates four mentoring programs—One-To-One, COUL (Club of Unmatched Littles), TEEN, and SMART (Students & Mentors Achieving Results Together)—providing tailored support to young people facing adversity. Its mission is to create and support mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth. The organization is committed to measurable growth in each child’s sense of self-worth, character development, and relationships at home, in school, and across the Berks County community.

Role Description: Are you looking for an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on the lives of children? If so, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County, PA, wants you to join our team of Defenders of Potential. Our agency is seeking candidates for the position of Youth Activities Coordinator.

The Youth Activities Coordinator (YAC) is a full-time, in-office position and requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
• Strong organizational & people skills
• The ability to work late once a week (typically a Tuesday night until 7:30pm)
• Spanish bi-lingual fluency is a plus, but is not required.

The Youth Activities Coordinator (YAC) is the leading service provider in the BBBS of Berks service delivery model for all unmatched children (ages 8-18) and volunteers enrolled in the alternative mentoring program COUL, as well as children and volunteers involved in the Teen Program. The YAC directly oversees these two group-mentoring programs; plans & implements activities for those two programs; and supervises our group-mentoring volunteers. The YAC is also responsible for planning our annual Holiday Party and Summer Picnic with assistance from all staff. The YAC handles some administrative duties as well, serving as our primary receptionist and monitors online inquiries.

Starting salary for this position is $39,000.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Candidates should possess Training and mentoring-related skills to facilitate group activities, workshops, and youth development programs.
• Candidates should possess awareness of Mental Health and youth well-being needs, with sensitivity to children facing adversity.
• Candidates should possess Fundraising and community engagement skills to support events, initiatives, and donor or sponsor relationships.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include experience working with children or youth services, knowledge of positive youth development, organizational and time-management skills, and proficiency with basic office software.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, human services, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
• The ability to work some evenings or weekends for activities and events, and the capacity to meet background check and child protection requirements, are required.