Beacon Outreach Coordinator (Chinatown YMCA)

Summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Chinatown YMCA is seeking a Beacon Outreach Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Beacon Director, the Outreach Coordinator will play a critical role in the successful operation of the Beacon Program. They will provide support, outreach, and community inclusion efforts for the Beacon Program. The Outreach Coordinator will have the skills and personality needed to forge relationships with chronically absent or dropout youth, persuade them to engage in Beacon programming and school activities, and encourage referrals to the program by engaging community-based organizations, schools, families, and other community groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth, family, and community development, including social and emotional learning and skill-building, youth leadership, neighborhood priorities, trauma-informed approaches, provision of services for individuals with disabilities, and cultural competence, including sensitivity to LGBTQ issues. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of education in a program related to working with youth and/or communities.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. 

Duties

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive program spirit. 
• Facilitate effective outreach to hard-to-reach youth and young adults who do not participate in afterschool or community center programs.
• Effectively forge relationships with chronically absent or dropped-out youth and persuade them to engage in Beacon programming and school.
• Act as a “credible messenger”, maintain strong community connections, and address conflicts that have the potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violent clashes.
• Assist in marketing and distributing program information and recruitment in communities that might otherwise attend beacon programming.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders, parents, and guardians through regular communication. 
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants by understanding, maintaining, and ensuring that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures. 
• Report all incidents in accordance with the Y policies and procedures. 
• Work with Counselors and the Beacon Director to plan and implement meaningful programming and special events. 
• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-program training sessions. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOE, DYCD, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.