Youth Engagement Coordinator

2 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States South Hills Interfaith Movement Full time
Job Title: Youth Engagement Specialist

South Hills Interfaith Movement is seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Engagement Specialist to join our team. This part-time, full-year position will play a vital role in overseeing student engagement efforts, including daily check-ins, new student recruitment, student retention, and parent communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage a daily check-in system for all returning and new students to ensure safety, accurate records, and student well-being.
  • Develop innovative strategies to recruit and retain 6th-12th grade students within the program.
  • Build and oversee effective parent engagement strategies to encourage parent involvement and build parent skills.
  • Assist the Program Coordinator in developing and implementing weekly plans for evening groups.
  • Collaborate on strategies to reach program goals, create sustainability, and meet the needs of all students.
  • Support efforts to create a new group for college-aged students.
  • Keep records and prepare documents, consent forms, and all other program documentation.
  • Assist in coordinating transportation needs for all students.
  • Maintain all supplies, equipment, and overall cleanliness of program spaces.
  • Communicate student needs (academic, behavioral, social-emotional, etc.) to the Coordinator.
  • Engage in physical activity/play, communication, and activities as appropriate to build strong relationships with students.
  • Assist with field trips, as appropriate.
  • Work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and students.
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings.
  • Fill in for the Program Coordinator as needed.
  • Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Program Coordinator.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitude.
  • Demonstrated ability working with children, youth, or community development.
  • Sensitivity and awareness of working with a multi-cultural community.
  • Comfortability navigating new programs and projects.
  • Ability to positively guide and direct students.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents from immigrant and refugee communities.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
  • Must possess initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member and to be highly flexible.
  • Familiarity with secondary academic standards preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to work evening and occasional weekend hours.
  • Valid PA driver's license and comfort operating large vehicles preferred.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate's Degree preferred (Preferred Degrees within Social Work, Counseling, Education, Nonprofit Management).
  • Relevant experience or education within youth development, education, social emotional support, and program management will be considered.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to reasonably engage in play with students.
  • Act 33/34, NSOR, and FBI clearances.
  • Completed Mandated Reporter Training and agreement to comply as a Mandated Reporter.


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