Young Voices Program Coordinator

Organization: Young Voices
Location: Providence
Full Time, $41,600 – $50,000
Experience with BIPOC Youth Required

Job Description

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About Young Voices

Young Voices is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with predominantly BIPOC high school-aged youth from Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Cranston to fight for educational equity. Our year-round Leadership Transformation Academy (LTA) makes space for youth voice in legislation and policymaking to positively affect our schools, our state, and our world. Our programs ensure that youth hone essential skills such as networking and public speaking, preparing them for a postsecondary education as well as their future careers.

Position Summary

Young Voices is searching for an energetic and creative Program Coordinator to co-design and facilitate our afterschool program offerings in downtown Providence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a broad knowledge of current social justice issues and work collaboratively as a member of a five-person team to develop our year-round youth leadership curriculum. The Program Coordinator will provide support for building and maintaining community partnerships and regularly track progress to ensure all deliverables are being met in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the program team and youth to design, develop, and implement programming that builds authentic youth leadership opportunities within Young Voices.

Co-facilitate biweekly Leadership Transformation Academy (LTA) at our main site in downtown Providence.

Support youth to build skills in capacity building, power analysis, and direct advocacy for all Young Voices campaigns.

Input data including daily attendance, student information, and youth goal sheets.

Participate in weekly planning and evaluation meetings with the program team.

Co-design and facilitate the Summer Workforce Program with the program team.

Lead and support recruitment and retention efforts for all Young Voices programs.

Maintain and expand collaborative relationships with community partner organizations

Support all coalition-based policy projects with partner organizations.

Provide support for all Young Voices fundraising and special event efforts.

Maintain a positive work environment among staff and youth, practicing near-peer role modeling, reliability, and professionalism.

Foster an environment of inclusivity, diversity, acceptance, and affirmation among youth, families, and staff.

Commitment and Expectations

This is a primarily in-person position with some flexible WFH opportunities, conditional upon approval from the Program Manager.

Business hours are from Monday through Friday, 10AM – 6 PM. Afterschool programming occurs between 3:30PM – 5:30PM. All Program Coordinators are expected to be present in-person at least one hour before the start of program time.

Complete all required training and background checks as requested by partners.

Maintain active First Aid and CPR certifications.

Some required work on late nights, weekends, and overnights with ample notice.

Periodically transport youth to and from program space using company-owned vehicle.

Qualifications

Experience working with BIPOC youth between the ages of 13 and 19.

Experience with the design and delivery of leadership and/or advocacy workshops.

Experience with youth organizing and knowledge of the postsecondary landscape.

Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Yoruba, Haitian Creole) a plus.

Excellent time management and organization skills.

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary: $41,600 – $50,000

Annual cost of living adjustment

Vacation Days: 15 vacation days after the probationary period

PTO/Sick Days: 15 days

Federal Holidays: 11 days

Employee Health and Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Young Voices

403-B Plan: Young Voices matches up to 7.5% of annual salary

Professional Development Opportunities

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunity employer. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].