Youth Program Coordinator

About the position

The Youth Program Coordinator at CASA Inc. is responsible for implementing culturally responsive youth leadership programming aimed at promoting high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and career readiness for first and second generation immigrant youth. This role involves coordinating various educational programs, workshops, and support services, while collaborating with other team members to ensure high-quality programming and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum design and logistical support for required components of the Mi Espacio and other programs serving youth and parents in the community.
• Recruit and enroll participants to various youth programs.
• Oversee daily coordination on site of Mi Espacio, staff and volunteers, Monday to Friday, and on weekends as needed.
• Work in collaboration with AmeriCorps, and develop plans to provide AmeriCorps members the opportunity to support activities related to Education Programs.
• Serve as a liaison for the teachers and parents of youth participating in our programs.
• Perform research and support curriculum design processes by providing recommendations for curriculum enhancements.
• Coordinate and serve as a liaison with multiple CASA programs and departments in the delivery of robust and high quality programming.
• Serve as an external representative to CASA on education issues as needed and assigned.
• Prepare weekly updates and monthly status reports regarding classes, workshops, and training sessions.
• Meet deadlines established by supervisor in accordance with departmental and individual work plan.
• Train volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate outreach groups and provide logistical support to partners and volunteers as needed.
• Facilitate program meetings, events, and training participation (as needed) in various schools across the region.
• Identify strong youth and parent leaders who can represent CASA when necessary before the media, legislative bodies and legislators, community meetings, coalitions, and funders.
• Interpret (and translate written materials) for community members when necessary to facilitate their involvement in program activities.
• Attend and lead internal meetings for staff and program volunteers.
• Maintain confidential data acquired by CASA staff and volunteers.
• Understand and promote CASA membership and services.
• Be able to work extensively in the Central MD community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Certification related to PreK - 12 education, or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required, French is a plus.
• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above.
• Knowledge of positive youth engagement practices and experience working with youth, particularly first generation, immigrant youth and their families is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a database and high comfort level with basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Demonstrated success in project coordination.
• Demonstrated success and passion in working with low-income children, and immigrant communities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with curriculum design and implementation.
• Familiarity with the Central MD Immigrant community.

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance