Youth Advocacy & Academic Support Lead

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone seeks an Advocacy Coordinator to support its After-School Programs with a mission-driven approach. You will oversee academic enrichment, student support, and advocacy initiatives across HCZ sites, coordinating with families, schools, and community partners to promote positive youth outcomes and equitable access to opportunities.

The role requires at least 2+ years of youth/family support experience, a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, and strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years supporting youth, families, and communities in educational/nonprofit settings.
• Experience developing and implementing support plans and interventions.
• Experience collaborating with families, schools, and community partners.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and families to support academic achievement and well-being.
• Develop individualized support plans for academic success and college readiness.
• Use program data to monitor progress and inform interventions.
• Supervise students, tutors, and support staff to ensure high-quality service.
• Coordinate with families, schools, and community partners to address barriers to success.
• Maintain records and document outcomes to inform improvement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Data-informed decisions

Staff coaching

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Education or related field

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone seeks an Advocacy Coordinator to support its After-School Programs with a mission-driven approach. You will oversee academic enrichment, student support, and advocacy initiatives across HCZ sites, coordinating with families, schools, and community partners to promote positive youth outcomes and equitable access to opportunities.

The role requires at least 2+ years of youth/family support experience, a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, and strong