Youth Organizer

PARA LOS NIÑOS de Highline JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Youth Coordinator
Location: Burien, WA
Position/Classification: Full-time, in-person
Salary: $56,000–$62,000 DOE
Benefits: Medical and dental
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends depending on program and organizational needs
Position Status: Open until filled

Organization and Program Description

Para Los Niños is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the success of the Latin American community by building leadership skills, celebrating diversity, promoting artistic expression, and cultivating lifelong curiosity.

The Youth Coordinator leads and supports programming for youth, children, and families, with primary responsibilities for the PLN Youth Latinx Program and Aprendamos Juntos (Let’s Learn Together). This position requires flexibility and the ability to work across programs and responsibilities according to the needs of the organization.

The PLN Youth Latinx Program serves high school-aged youth and provides academic support, cultural enrichment, leadership development, and engaging activities. Students receive individualized academic support and participate in activities designed to strengthen their skills and promote school success. The program also provides opportunities for students to explore pathways to higher education, careers, and other opportunities for future success.

Aprendamos Juntos (Let’s Learn Together) is a family learning program offered through an established partnership with Glacier Middle School and Highline School District. The program integrates child and parent learning to enhance academic success, strengthen children’s social-emotional development, and support effective parenting practices. Weekly sessions serve participants across four groups: infants and toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school-age children, and parents. Parent sessions focus on English language development and building skills to navigate the school system, while childcare is provided so parents can fully participate.

Key ResponsibilitiesYouth Latinx Program Coordination

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and enriching learning environment for approximately 10–25 students in grades 9–12.
• Develop, teach, and facilitate educational, cultural, leadership, and enrichment activities.
• Provide individualized academic support and assist youth in reaching their academic goals.
• Support youth in exploring pathways to higher education, careers, and other opportunities for future success.
• Build meaningful relationships with youth and their parents/caregivers.
• Connect and communicate regularly with parents, caregivers, and families.
• Support youth outreach, recruitment, enrollment, participation, and retention.
• Coordinate program activities, schedules, materials, and other day-to-day program needs.
• Maintain program attendance, participant information, reading tracking, class reports, and other required program documentation.
• Input, maintain, and update participant/student information in PLN’s data systems.
• Attend community meetings, Highline Public Schools Roundtable meetings, and other meetings related to youth programming.

Aprendamos Juntos (AJ) Program Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison to parents, caregivers, and families enrolled in the Aprendamos Juntos Program.
• Coordinate monthly meetings with teachers and assist with program planning and logistics.
• Provide administrative support, including class reports, attendance tracking, book logs, and meeting documentation.
• Help supervise and coordinate teachers and volunteers.
• Respond promptly to participant and program concerns, escalating issues to the Executive Director or designated supervisor as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and program information.
• Support data collection efforts, including surveys, evaluations, and other required program documentation.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with PLN staff, parents, teachers, assistants, and volunteers.
• Coordinate and organize workshops for parents.
• Support the planning and organization of program closing activities.

Organizational and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files, program records, and documentation for complete and timely reporting.
• Prepare program reports and provide information required for organizational, grant, and contract reporting.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, community events, and other required organizational activities.
• Collaborate with PLN staff, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
• Support PLN community events, outreach activities, and special projects.
• Assist with administrative and operational responsibilities related to assigned programs.
• Work across PLN programs and participant populations as organizational needs change.
• Take on additional programs, responsibilities, and other duties as assigned based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish required; bicultural experience preferred.
• Three to five years of experience working with high school-aged youth, teaching, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Experience facilitating youth groups and conducting youth outreach.
• Knowledge of school systems and experience working with students and families.
• Ability to work effectively with children, youth, adults, parents, and caregivers across different age groups and programs.
• Ability to develop meaningful and respectful relationships with youth and their parents/caregivers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Ability and willingness to take on changing responsibilities and additional assignments according to program and organizational needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date files, documentation, and databases for timely reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment. PLN will cover the cost of certification.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends according to program and organizational needs.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds as required for program activities and events.

Para Los Niños
15220 6th Ave SW
Burien WA 98166
(206) 241-7900
www.plnwa.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $56,000 - $62,000