Youth Program Coordinator

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

PTO 3–6 weeks/year

401k match

Job summary

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) invites applications for a Youth Program Coordinator to support the Homeless Youth Continuum program in Portland, OR. The role focuses on program operations, staff coordination, and youth engagement in a drop-in space with a strong community focus.

The position requires a valid driver's license and automobile access, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with hiring managers across the organization.
• Support the recruitment process with a focus on prompt action to shorten time to hire.
• Review and edit posting documents before handing off to Human Resources Assistant for posting.
• Engage fully in required reading and attend IRCO All-Staff Meetings.

Skills

Strong analytical

Strong interpersonal skills

Communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: Youth Program Coordinator

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Coordinator 1/Specialist 2, Grade 7

WAGE: Starting at $53,538 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: Crosswind Church (drop-in space) - 10401 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220, on site full time

Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC)

SECTOR: Youth Community Outreach/ Youth

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license verification of current auto insurance have full use of automobile during work hours

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary

IRCO's Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC) program provides youth-centered support and engagement for youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through drop-in programming, workshops, and resource connections, HYC promotes youth well-being, stability, and access to opportunities. The program is committed to Community focused responsive services that honor the Broad range of lived experiences of the youth it serves. If you are a capable, conscientious, mission driven individual, please consider joining us.

Position Summary

This position supports the Human Resources team's mission and agency goals by understanding the requirements and responsible tasks as outlined. The Youth Program Coordinator supports daily program operations, staff coordination, and youth engagement within the drop-in space. This position provides day-to-day work direction and peer support to staff, leads workshops and group activities, assists with program planning and implementation, and represents HYC in meetings as requested. Working collaboratively with staff and youth, this position helps ensure consistent, organized, and Community focused programming aligned with HYC goals and IRCO policies. The coordinator does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Support program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with hiring managers across the organization
• Support the recruitment process with a focus on prompt action to shorten time to hire
• Review and edit posting documents before handing off to Human Resources Assistant for posting
• (If there is a driving requirement, please add a bullet point in Essential Functions to justify the requirement)

Secondary Functions

• Engage fully in required reading, including, monthly and weekly IRCO All-Staff emails, newsletters, memorandums, and communications
• Participation and attendance in IRCO All-Staff Meetings either in-person or virtually, as appropriate, is required

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum 2 years of work experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner verbally and in writing

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid Setting job
• Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks
• Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.
• This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable
• The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending account

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.