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TITLE: Outreach Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services Department, Beacon
LOCATION: 145 Stanton Street New York, NY 10002
PROGRAM: Beacon
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SALARY: $20 - $24 per hour, 20-25 hours a week
DATE: September 2025 – June 2026
SCHEDULE: Mon - Sat; Scheduling may vary due to the needs of the program.
JOB SUMMARY: The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with Beacon Program Director to support the program with partnerships. The outreach coordinator is responsible for:
- Bringing in partnerships to Beacon program
- Connecting the Lower East Side Community with programs at Beacon
- Act as a liaison between the Beacon program and outside organizations
- Correspond to emails and phone calls in regards to partnerships
- Organize meetings, events, and seek out opportunities to make our organization's presence known
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two years or more experience in the field of youth development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Facility to motivate others toward achieving goals
- Ability to develop alliances with high risk and difficult to engage youth and families
- Knowledge of community resources and counseling practices with high-risk populations
- Outstanding collaborative skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Beacon program team and community providers to conduct community outreach and promote the program
- Collaborate with hospitals, clinics and community service provides to engage families in community events
- Create and maintain a thorough written record of assessments, outreach efforts and all required documentation
- Work collaboratively with community resources to establish timely and effective referral processes
- Introduce and lead parent workshops that promote academic, social, and emotional development of both parents and students
- Work collaboratively with community resources and advocate for families when necessary
- Refer participants to a social worker for counseling to support with crisis intervention and safety planning
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Beacon Program Director
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.
No phone calls, please
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
