Youth Opportunities & Programs Coordinator

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Family Advocates, onsite at Allegheny County DHS, seeks a Youth Opportunities Coordinator to empower transition-age youth through DHS programs. You will support programming and trainings, coordinate events, and maintain strong youth engagement across initiatives.

Essential duties include recruitment, youth liaison work, and administrative support to ensure high-quality programming and successful outcomes for youth ages 14–23.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated in diverse youth programs.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and basic database use.
• Ability to work in teams and lead collaboration with DHS partners.
• Experience with youth programs and positive youth development is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Recruits youth involved with DHS, informs them about opportunities, and keeps them engaged.
• Serves as liaison between youth, DHS staff and providers regarding participation.
• Maintains regular contact with youth to check progress and provide assistance.
• Manages social media and other communications to support projects and youth engagement.
• Coordinates events, scheduling, and documentation for program activities.
• Provides administrative support for Youth Opportunities programming.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Database management

Social media usage

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

Community Family Advocates, onsite at Allegheny County DHS, seeks a Youth Opportunities Coordinator to empower transition-age youth through DHS programs. You will support programming and trainings, coordinate events, and maintain strong youth engagement across initiatives.

Essential duties include recruitment, youth liaison work, and administrative support to ensure high-quality programming and successful outcomes for youth ages 14–23.