Project Coordinator

Urban Affairs Coalition; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A community outreach organization is seeking a Project Coordinator for their Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program. The role involves organizing a pre-apprenticeship initiative to prepare youth for careers in construction and building trades. The ideal candidate will work closely with program leaders to ensure successful participant engagement and outreach. Experience in youth program coordination is essential. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO and 14 Paid Holidays per year

Qualifications

• Experience in youth program coordination and outreach.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement a pre-apprenticeship initiative.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Case Manager.
• Coordinate participant engagement and outreach efforts.

Job description

Overview

Department/Program: Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Link to apply: Project 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 Project Coordinator for YOACAP’s Building Trades Program plays a pivotal role in organizing, implementing, and overseeing a pre-apprenticeship initiative designed to prepare 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.

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

Pre-employment Screenings

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.