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Youth Advocate

New York Urban League

Summary

The Youth Advocate will report to the Program Manager supporting the Education Program at Career in Sports High School. Primary duties will include data entry, workshop facilitation, and supporting student recruitment and retention efforts. Interested candidates MUST have availability on Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Duties

  • Associate degree with 1 - 2 years of professional work experience particularly in social services, youth development administration, or community engagement
  • Strong commitment to youth socio-emotional development needs of our targeted community.
  • Experience building trusting relationships and collaborative efforts with diverse individuals, youth and community partners.
  • Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with people from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic and varying cultural groups.
  • Must have proven capacity to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in high- paced environment.
  • Respect for the value, potential and dignity for all program participants.
  • Ensure confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Ability to work outdoors and travel throughout NYC.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
  • Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and pass background and clearance check.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Shalima McCants Chef Program Officers at smccants@nyul.org    
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  • Date Posted

    February 28, 2024

  • Salary

    Hourly range: $18.00 - $20.00/hr for 20 hrs/week, rate commensurate with experience.

  • Type

  • Location

  • Progam Level

PASE Impact, FY 2024

PASE Setters 2024 Tasheema Lucas 0963

6,300

Afterschool Professionals Supported

Resourcetable

183

Professional Development Events Offered

Group of young children dressed in jackets, holding hands.

100,000

NYC Youth Impacted

PASE believes all kids deserve a safe, nurturing space during out-of-school time where they have opportunities to explore their passions while connecting with and learning from caring adults. We exist to improve the quality of afterschool programs for children and teens living in poverty.

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