Youth Advocacy Coordinator

Position: Youth Advocacy Coordinator
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director of Community Outreach

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The Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) is a leading non-profit organization serving the New York tri-state area. We are dedicated to empowering women, children, and families—especially immigrant survivors of gender-based violence—through culturally responsive counseling, education, advocacy, and support services. Our mission is to foster safe and healthy relationships based on mutual respect, compassion, and dignity.

The Youth Advocacy Coordinator leads KAFSC’s high school youth-focused advocacy and education initiative- the Youth Community Project Team- to advance KAFSC’s mission to prevent and end gender-based violence. This role empowers Korean and Asian immigrant youth—especially survivors of violence—through leadership development and advocacy skill-building. The Coordinator also strengthens community partnerships and amplifies the voices of Korean and Asian youth through youth-led advocacy and education efforts.

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Key Responsibilities

Youth Leadership & Program Coordination

• Support KAFSC’s high school Youth Community Project Team (YCPT) in planning and leading advocacy trainings, outreach, and education events.
• Mentor and advise high school youth leaders; maintain regular communication with students and parents through meetings and outreach.
• Serve as a liaison between youth, families, and KAFSC programs to ensure youth and families receive appropriate support and referrals.
• Represent youth programs in agency-wide outreach and events.

Community Education & Advocacy

• Lead youth community advocacy projects that build public awareness of gender-based violence and improve access to services for Korean/Asian immigrant survivors and underserved communities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, universities, community groups, and government agencies.
• Facilitate prevention and empowerment-focused workshops for youth, educators, school administrators, and government officials.
• Be trained on and then deliver trainings on gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child abuse.
• Coordinate with KAFSC staff to deliver educational programming across programs when needed.

Program Administration & Data Management

• Maintain accurate program records and data, including participant tracking and outcome measurements.
• Prepare reports for internal use and external funders as required.
• Track and report monthly program statistics; manage data systems to ensure up-to-date and accurate reporting.

Outreach & Representation

• Represent KAFSC in community coalitions, task forces, and advocacy networks at the local, state, and national levels.
• Attend relevant trainings and conferences for continuing education on youth program coordination, youth advocacy and violence prevention.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field
• Fluent in Korean (verbal and written)
• Experience developing and leading youth programs
• Strong commitment to KAFSC’s mission and Asian American immigrant communities
• Excellent judgment, emotional intelligence, and collaborative spirit
• Passion for social justice, youth empowerment, and community organizing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media platforms a plus
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, with occasional evening or weekend hours required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and 401k match for eligible participating employees.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@kafsc.org with the subject line "Youth Advocacy Coordinator." No phone calls, please.

KAFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about KAFSC and available opportunities, visit www.kafsc.org/careers.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be adjusted as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the organization and its programs

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be willing to work a flexible schedule, with occasional evenings or weekend hours?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Google Workspace: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Korean (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000