Youth Outreach Coordinator (West Side Beacon)

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

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center invites applicants for the Outreach Worker position in Manhattan. This role focuses on outreach, engagement, and retention of youth and families, and works closely with school staff to support transitions from middle to high school.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays and a flexible 11am–7pm shift. Salary ranges from $41,414 to $45,234, and offers opportunities to contribute to a long-standing community organization.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs for youth and families.
• Ability to engage diverse communities in NYC.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and engagement efforts for Beacons program.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student transitions from middle to high school.
• Maintain enrollment and retention through outreach activities.

Skills

Outreach

Engagement

Collaboration

Organization

Job description

Organization Overview

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.

Program Description

Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including older adults. Beacons operate year-round on non‑school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.

Position Summary

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 detail‑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 outreach, engagement and retention of youth and families. They will work collaboratively with school staff and will pay particular attention to the transitions from Middle to High School.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; occasional Saturdays, Flexible schedule (11am‑7pm)

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.