Youth Outreach Coordinator (Beacon 2)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,414 - 45,233; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside is seeking an Outreach Worker for the Beacon Program in Manhattan. You will lead outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families in school and community settings, collaborating with school staff and community partners to strengthen programming.

The role supports middle school students transitioning to high school, works with the Program Director to maintain quality programming, and requires organization, creativity, and a proactive, energetic work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth programs and community outreach.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families in school and community settings.
• Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to strengthen programming.
• Support middle school students transitioning to high school.
• Promote proactive, high-energy work environment and positive culture.

Skills

Outreach & Engagement

Community Partnership

Youth Support

Event Planning

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.