Youth Facilitation Coordinator

Position Title: DC Youth Facilitation Coordinator and MD Youth Facilitation Coordinator

Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Locations: Washington D.C. Public Schools (Ward 1 and 3) and Montgomery County, Maryland

Openings: Two positions (one DC-based and one MD-based)

Area of Focus: Education, Youth Development

Compensation: $43,000 - $48,000/annually, benefits included

Who We Are: Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) is a youth development nonprofit organization that empowers Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth in underserved communities through culturally responsive programming and advocacy. AALEAD provides after-school, summer, and mentoring programs through a social-emotional and culturally responsive curriculum that encompasses our core values: educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities.

1) Program Implementation and Facilitation (60%)

After-School Program: Lead AALEAD programs serving middle and high school youth by facilitating after-school programs at designated sites. Typical program hours are Monday–Thursday, approximately 4:30–6:30 pm in DC and 2:30–4:30 pm in MD.

• Support the development of a culturally responsive curriculum and after-school program workshops
• Effectively implement and facilitate the curriculum
• Assist Program Manager with grant reports by accurately tracking and reporting youth metrics 
• Coordinate with community partners and other local organizations for guest speaker workshops
• Support and chaperone field trip opportunities outside of After-School Programs
• Other duties as assigned

Summer Programs: Lead AALEAD summer programs by co-developing curriculum and facilitating content 5 days per week, for 5 weeks in the summer.

2) Program Recruitment & Retention (30%)

• Organize and lead youth recruitment events throughout the school year to increase youth participation and retention
• Track youth enrollment metrics and attendance daily
• Identify and implement best practices to improve youth after-school program retention

3) Program Operational Management (10%)

• Participate in program staff meetings and training
• Maintain accurate youth attendance and enrollment data to support grant reports and youth community service hour logs
• Develop relationships with youth and create a positive and inclusive after-school program community
• Develop relationships with parents/guardians to ensure youth success and growth

Required Qualifications and Competencies: Qualified candidates for this position should possess the following core competencies and skills: 

Core competencies

• Communication
• Workshop Facilitation
• Relationship-Building
• Conflict Management
• Creative Problem Solver
• Youth Centered Approach

Skills and Qualifications

• Individuals who have worked or volunteered in similar settings (e.g. summer camps for underserved youth) or a current college student, BA/BS in education, social work, AAPI studies, liberal arts, or a related field
• Group facilitation and workshop experience (youth experience required)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Creative delivery of workshops for middle and high school aged youth
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions and strategies
• Commitment to providing exceptional programs to youth and support to them
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with and/or knowledgeable about the issues and needs of AAPI immigrant youth and families
• Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work on-site primarily during after-school hours and during summer programs, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as scheduled
• Fluency in any Asian language is strongly desirable
• Reliable and consistent transportation required

Equal Opportunity Employer

AALEAD is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any aspect of employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, any veteran status, any military service or application for military service, genetic disposition or carrier status or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume and a short letter of interest indicating your alignment with the role. In the subject line, indicate the position you are applying for (i.e. “Application for DC Youth Facilitation Coordinator” or "Application for MD Youth Facilitation Coordinator"). Please email all materials to info@aalead.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.