Youth Outreach Beacon Coordinator (Part-Time)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical plan

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

YMCA of Greater New York’s Rockaway YMCA beacon program seeks a Beacon Outreach Coordinator to lead outreach and inclusion efforts for chronically absent youth. You will build relationships in communities, promote engagement in Beacon programming, and support staff with planning and delivering meaningful activities.

You will coordinate recruitment, ensure safety, and work with counselors to create engaging events, while adhering to funder standards and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of education in youth/community programs.
• At least one year of experience with youth, families, and community development.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment for staff and participants.
• Outreach to hard-to-reach youth and young adults for Beacon programming.
• Forge relationships with chronically absent or disengaged youth to engage them in school programs.
• Act as a credible messenger with strong community connections and conflict mitigation.
• Assist marketing and recruitment in target communities for beacon programming.
• Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and guardians.
• Ensure health, safety, and risk management procedures are followed by staff and participants.
• Report incidents per YMCA policies and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with Counselors and Beacon Director to plan programming and events.
• Support pre-program training and participate in meetings and events.
• Adhere to Department of Health/Education, DYCD, YMCA policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Diversity & inclusion sensitivity

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Two years education in youth program/communities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

YMCA of Greater New York’s Rockaway YMCA beacon program seeks a Beacon Outreach Coordinator to lead outreach and inclusion efforts for chronically absent youth. You will build relationships in communities, promote engagement in Beacon programming, and support staff with planning and delivering meaningful activities.

You will coordinate recruitment, ensure safety, and work with counselors to create engaging events, while adhering to funder standards and internal policies.