About the Role
The Youth Site Coordinator will develop, market, and implement educational and recreational programs for youth ages 11-19 at the In Control site. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating programming, monitoring youth workers, planning meals, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role involves communicating information about sexuality and adolescent issues and representing In Control and PPCWNY in the community.
Responsibilities
- Foster a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive culture at In Control that empowers youth.
- Coordinate engaging and relevant programming (social, recreational, educational) for youth and their families.
- Create and distribute promotional materials (calendars, fliers, posters) and manage social media.
- Maintain community outreach with agencies and groups to promote activities.
- Represent PPCWNY professionally in the community to increase program participation.
- Provide linkage and referral for youth to educational, social, emotional, vocational, and health services.
- Coordinate daily snacks and/or meals.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, including general site upkeep.
- Assist in monitoring youth staff accountability.
- Maintain records for programming activities and submit reports.
- Attend agency meetings, trainings, and in-services.
- Meet deadlines for written reports and data entry.
- Work effectively as a team member.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Show respect for all customers, valuing differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health sciences, human services, psychology, sociology, communications, or public relations preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Alternatively, 3 years of work experience in a community educator role with cultural competence with a demographic population, or 2 years of work experience in a PPCWNY program with cultural competence with a demographic population.
- 1-2 years of experience overseeing and/or leading positive youth development programming preferred.
- Knowledgeable of educational techniques involving group dynamics.
- Comfortable with subjects of sexuality and youth-related issues.
- Capable of working independently and cooperatively to meet established goals.
- Demonstrated ability to relate well and establish rapport quickly with people, especially youth.
- Experience building an inclusive and respectful organizational culture that leverages diversity.
- Prior marketing/community relations experience desired.
- Experience delivering care in ways that honor and respect LGBTQ communities.
- Experience working with diverse racial and socio-economic populations strongly desired.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites, meetings, field trips, etc., as needed.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan and implement programs from the ground up.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Rochester neighborhoods and organizations.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office for communication and social media platforms.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate teen groups and programs.
- Sufficient mobility to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
- Ability to travel to all agency locations and donor/prospect locations.
Skills
- Group dynamics
- Sexuality and youth-related issues
- Marketing
- Community relations
- Organizational skills
- Program planning and implementation
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Microsoft Office
- Social media platforms
- Communication skills
- Facilitation
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience overseeing and/or leading positive youth development programming preferred
Education Level
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20.71 to $24.05/hour
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision options
- Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) with match
About the Company
- Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families.
- Services are provided with respect, without judgment, and no matter what.
Equal Opportunity
- Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer.
