Youth Enrichment Programs Coordinator

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

Job summary

Commonpoint in Jamaica, NY, seeks a Program Coordinator for the Youth Opportunity Hub to oversee enrichment programs (Music, Art, Animation, Fitness) and manage recruitment, enrollment, retention, and data systems.

You will supervise part-time facilitators, track attendance, support student success, and collaborate with teams to connect youth with community resources, aiming to expand opportunities and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Program Management, Social Services, or a related field.
• Experience managing educational and certification programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with data management, tracking systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to support student success and manage multiple programs.
• Knowledge of certification processes and job placement strategies.
• Commitment to Commonpoint's holistic and strength-based approach to human development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Youth Opportunity Hub Music, Art, Animation, Fitness, and other enrichment-based programs.
• Supervise part-time facilitators of the enrichment programs.
• Handle recruitment, enrollment, retention, and data management.
• Track daily attendance, support student success, and follow up on job placements.
• Provide safe and secure supervision and care, manage conflicts, and use de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary.
• Offer structure and engage youth in pro-social activities and behaviors.
• Support youth in developing new social, academic, and vocational skills and interests.
• Enroll clients in the fitness, art, and music production programs.
• Provide information about outside support services or agencies for economic, emotional, or physical challenges.
• Maintain case files and reports to track student problems and progress and recognize patterns in behavior.
• Monitor attendance and program progress for assigned caseloads.
• Provide necessary referrals and connections to community resources.
• Work collaboratively with team members, participating in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development to support student progress.
• Collaborate with other programs to enhance community engagement and program offerings.
• Support participants' families and deliver a holistic approach to overcoming barriers.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Data management

Reporting tools

Job placement knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Commonpoint in Jamaica, NY, seeks a Program Coordinator for the Youth Opportunity Hub to oversee enrichment programs (Music, Art, Animation, Fitness) and manage recruitment, enrollment, retention, and data systems.

You will supervise part-time facilitators, track attendance, support student success, and collaborate with teams to connect youth with community resources, aiming to expand opportunities and impact.