Youth Outreach & Engagement Associate

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits Package
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance
  
  

About The Role

The Youth Outreach & Engagement Associate will coordinate after-school education and leadership programming for youth ages 14-18, focusing on youth leadership development and mental health wellness. The core responsibilities will be program development and implementation, program administration and supervision, operations, and program support. The Youth Outreach & Engagement Associate will report directly to the Director of Youth Program.

What You Will Do

Program Development and Implementation:

• Design and develop youth educational, mental health, and leadership programs.
• Communicate with parents and schools for recruitment, outreach, and student progress.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners (i.e., schools and community organizations) to address student needs.
• Lead weekly in-person workshops for youth.
• Conduct regular check-ins with program youth.
• Assist in implementing interagency collaborative projects in the community.
• Attend community and partnership meetings as needed.
  
  

Program Administration And Supervision

• Develop and maintain outreach materials in the agency’s social media accounts (e.g., Xiaohongshu).
• Maintain program records, files, and documentation.
• Submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the Youth Center and other facilities utilized by the Youth Center.
• Performed administrative duties as needed to achieve outreach and program goals, such as developing flyers and brochures in English and Chinese.
• Supervise 1-2 volunteers and/or interns.
  
  

Operations And Program Support

• Represent BCNC Youth Center at community events.
• Manage external inquiries regarding the program.
• Manage logistics and order supplies.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master of Social Work or related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge about mental health challenges and interventions.
• Knowledge and work experience about Asian American and immigrant youth experiences.
• Experience with group facilitation and/or individual support.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese a plus.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to the Boston office at least 3 days a week.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.
  
  

Please Note

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.