Job Type Full-timeDescriptionChinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a fast-paced, community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to fostering the integration of the low-income, Pan-Asian immigrant and refugee community into the United States. Established in 1981, CMAA has been a cornerstone of the Uptown community, providing programming for generations of low-income youth, adults, and senior citizens. We offer direct services, including afterschool & youth mentorship programming, job training & placement, elder care services, and social services such as citizenship & housing services.RequirementsChinese Mutual Aid Association is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator to provide programmatic support for CMAA's Youth Department. The Youth Program Coordinator will assist in facilitating services for CMAA's mentoring programs, Young Women Warriors & Young Men Making Moves, as well as provide daily support for CMAA's Diverse Young Leaders after-school program. This includes program coordination, administration, and providing direct instruction to after-school students. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, focused, and committed to serving immigrant-origin and BIPOC youth. They will be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse classroom of children. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about and support under-resourced communities and to contribute to a high-energy team dedicated to supporting Uptown's immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC youth. Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Provide direct client support for CMAA's Diverse Young Leaders after-school and summer camp programs.
- Lead daily classroom instruction.
- Develop a curriculum for academic instruction and enrichment activities.
- Support positive development of youth participants.
Coordinate programming for CMAA's Young Women Warriors teen mentoring program.
- Partner with mentees and mentors to schedule and plan program activities.
- Attend monthly skill development workshops.
- Support mentors through guidance and training as needed.
Coordinate programming for CMAA's Family Literacy Program
- Prepare weekly take-home Interactive Literacy Activities for families.
- Partner with the local library branch to provide library services to families.
- Provide support during weekly ESL classes for parents.
Provide department support.
- Support outreach and recruitment efforts.
- Ensure grant compliance by tracking progress on outcomes and maintaining files.
- Build strong, positive relationships with CMAA's youth clients and their families.
Other duties as assigned by the Youth Department Manager.QualificationsWe're looking for a candidate who has:
- Relevant experience working with or teaching children/families
- The ability to work with diverse populations, specifically immigrant and refugee communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The confidence to manage multiple children at once and resolve conflicts fairly
- A bachelor's degree or some college education is preferred, but not required
- Proficiency in another language (specifically Vietnamese or Cantonese) and a valid driver's license with access to a car is a plus, but not required.
Work Environment
- This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Perks
- Health benefits
- Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
- Fun, high-energy culture
- Relaxed dress code
- Access to an exceptional leadership team
Salary Description $40,000