Youth Outreach Coordinator (Beacon 2)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center in Manhattan seeks an Outreach Worker to lead outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families, working in school environments and community settings. The role emphasizes proactive program development and collaboration with local stakeholders.

You will collaborate with school staff to enhance programming and actively support middle school students transitioning to high school, with a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, plus occasional

Qualifications

• The Outreach Worker is responsible for the outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families in school and community settings.
• They will work collaboratively with school staff and community stakeholders to build and enhance programming.
• They will work closely with middle school students transitioning to high school.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth and families in school and community programs.
• Collaborate with school staff and stakeholders to expand programming and support middle school to high school transitions.

Skills

Outreach

Engagement

Retention

Job description

Organization Overview:

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families

Purpose of Position:

The Beacon Program seeks a dynamic individual who will work with the Program Director to ensure the quality and integrity of all activities. This person must be innovative, creative, and detailed-oriented, with excellent organizational skills that will promote a proactive, high energy work ethic and positive work environment. The Outreach Worker is primarily responsible for the outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families, within the school environment and the community. They will work collaboratively with school staff and community stakeholders to build and enhance programming. They will work closely with middle school students transitioning to high school.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday; occasional Saturdays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (flexible schedule), 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

$41,414.12 - $45,233.87

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.