Program Coordinator

Urban Affairs Coalition; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 694 000 - 956 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program. In this role, you will facilitate presentations and engage students to prepare them for careers in the construction and building trades, involving travel to local schools. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO and 14 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and youth engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate activities.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate presentations and engage students one-on-one.
• Complete reporting for funders to support youth career readiness.
• Travel to three Philadelphia schools as required.

Job description

Overview

Department/Program: Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Link to apply: Program Coordinator

The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP), is a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). Our agency’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and health for Philadelphians through community-based and culturally competent interventions. Since 1989, we have addressed health concerns, workforce development, and life skills in low-income, underserved communities. Today, our mission has expanded to help youth and young adults learn job readiness skills, academic achievement, and experience using technology.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator for YOACAP’s School to Work and After School Construction Program plays a pivotal role in facilitating presentations, engaging students 1:1 and completing reporting for funders towards preparing youth for careers in the construction and building trades. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director and Case Manager to ensure program success through strategic coordination, participant engagement, and community outreach. This role will require travel to 3 Philadelphia Schools (Shoemaker, Simon Gratz and Pickett Schools).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate presentations, engage students one-on-one, and complete reporting for funders to support youth career readiness in construction and building trades.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Case Manager to ensure program success through strategic coordination, participant engagement, and community outreach.
• Travel to three Philadelphia schools (Shoemaker, Simon Gratz, and Pickett) as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-term Disability (STD)
• Long-term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO and 14 Paid Holidays per year

The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen.