Youth Development Program Coordinator

Job Title: Youth Development Program Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Programs

Job Summary: This role oversees the Youth Development Program at Midtown which includes Teen Club and Summer Academy Day Camp for youth in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design (includes creating creative curriculum and workshops) and implement direct service and lead engaging and quality after school and summer camp programming, incorporating arts, STEAM, sports, community service, career readiness/ college access, academic assistance and leadership development for youth starting in kindergarten to high school graduation.
• Lead daily youth development after school activities (approximately 50 youth attend) in school year and summer (approximately 75 youth attend) activities and coordinate all aspects to ensure that programming runs efficiently, and that staff has the resources to deliver a high-quality experience.
• Maintain administrative records of youth participants and other important documentation for childcare licensing and grants.
• Ensure the physical and social-emotional health and safety of youth and has ability to identify, deescalate and rectify potential risks that could threaten the safety, health and well-being of youth and staff members.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with children, parents, staff and others.
• Lead recruitment efforts for school year and summer programming.
• Assist with other community related programs like delivery of commodity boxes for seniors, monthly community events, Midtown Mama’s, and Family Pride programming.
• Identify, cultivate and engage in partnerships with other organizations and agency programs to benefit youth and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned as necessary for the success of the program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (does not have to be in Social Work). Master’s degree preferred. Coursework in child development, childcare.
• 1-3 years of prior experience with program implementation for youth or childcare.
• Strong interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children.
• Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Ability to work as a team, actively participate and collaborate with other Midtown staff members.
• Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationship with all members from the Midtown community.
• Ability to maintain composure, remain objective, demonstrate sound judgement, and react effectively in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to youth, program, and organizational changes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with many distractions.
• Willing to get Class E license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and TB test.

Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunities

At Midtown Community Services, our goal is to be a diverse, community-based workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. At Midtown Community Services we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $42,000