Youth Services Coordinator

THE POSTITON:

Reporting to the Youth and Senior Services Manager, the Youth Services Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of the Youth Drop-In and Pride Power programs. This includes planning program activities, developing a monthly calendar, coordinating with community partners and volunteers who provide programming, making referrals to programs in-house and at other organizations for youth participants (in consultation with the Youth and Senior Services Manager), supervising Pride Power and Youth Drop-In activities and programs, outreaching to recruit LGBTQ and allied youth into Pride Center programming, and assisting with Youth Services and Pride Center special events.

This is a Part-time (20 hours/week), non-exempt position.

PRIMARY RESPONISBILITES:

• Foster an LGBTQ-affirming and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Plan and facilitate Youth Drop-In activities for LGBTQ and allied youth.
• Plan and facilitate Pride Power Group for LGBTQ and allied youth both on and off-site at community organizations and schools.
• Plan and facilitate of Pride Power Saturday Skills Series for LGBTQ and allied youth.
• Work with and facilitate relationships with local GSA groups.
• Perform in-reach and outreach activities to recruit new youth and retain current youth participants for Youth Drop-In activities.
• Create a monthly calendar for Youth Drop-In activities and other youth programming.
• Coordinate with community partner organizations and/or volunteers who facilitate programs within Youth Drop-In activities.
• Chaperone off-site field trips as needed.
• Complete mandatory reporter training.
• Be a part of community task force meetings with TYSA.
• Communicate concerns about youth participants to the Youth and Senior Services Manager.
• Make and record referrals to programs in-house and to other organizations for youth participants (in consultation with the Program Director).
• Draft language for outreach communications, including social media posts.
• Assist with the planning of youth as well as Pride Center special events, such as the youth prom, the Day of Silence, and monthly potlucks.
• Attend weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings as assigned.
• Inform supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Plan and facilitate intergenerational activities for Pride Center Participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong commitment to the Pride Center of Staten Island’s mission, values, and goals.
• High school diploma required. Some college experience preferred.
• Experience working with BIPOC youth, transgender individuals, clients with a history of substance use and/or mental health issues, and/or persons living with/affected by HIV/AIDS highly preferred.
• Candidate MUST have attention to detail, self-motivation, healthy boundaries, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills a must.
• Familiarity with and proficiency utilizing social media applications for outreach purposes is required.
• Applicants should be passionate, open-minded, patient, have a high level of creativity, and have a commitment to and enthusiasm for working with youth.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

DETAILS:

• Location: Pride Center of Staten Island, 66 Willow Ave, Suite 202.
• Work Hours: The schedule is determined by the needs of the program and the Pride Center.
• Work schedule and location may change based on the needs of the Pride Center of Staten Island.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume by email to [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person