Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator at Community Pride.The Program Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support daily program operations, help meet short and long-term goals and enhance the overall presence of HCZ in the community. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem. This position reports to the Program Director.For more information, check outWant to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of supervisory experience working with a community-based organization
Who you are
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues prevalent in underserved communities of color
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Ability to work flexible hours, as required by the demands of the program
What you'll do
- Under the guidance of the Program Director, help lead program staff, ensuring the successful delivery of program services
- Work closely with the Community Advisory Board and various other stakeholders within and throughout the St. Nicholas, Lincoln, and other housing developments to ensure community needs are identified, addressed, and met
- Identify potential strategic partnerships (internal and external) that will promote the goals of the Community Pride program
- Aide in the development of strategies that engage middle, high school, and college-aged youth in impactful community and service learning projects that create a sense of community ownership and accountability
- Help identify and engage community youth (ages 18-24) who are not in school, unemployed, and/or recently incarcerated and connect them to supportive programs and services
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements in and around the St. Nicholas housing development
- Engage neighborhood schools, parents, and students in the beautification of common spaces throughout the community (e.g., street/building clean-ups, gardening, mural painting, etc.)
- Design and execute various community-based special events and program activities
- Capture and compile program-related and generate reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
ScheduleFall - SpringMonday - Thursday, 12pm - 8pmFriday 9am - 5pmSummerMonday - Friday 9am - 5pmFlexibility is neededBenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
- Highly competitive base salaries
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)