Salary: $19.00 - $20.50 Hourly


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 Staten Island - South Shore YMCA is seeking a Beacon Outreach Coordinator who, under the supervision of the Beacon Director, plays a critical role in the successful operation of the Beacon Programs at I.S. 49. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support, to outreach and community inclusion efforts that will lead to program enrollment and participation. The Outreach Coordinator will have the skills and personality needed to forge relationships with youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out of school and encourage them to engage in Beacon programming. 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out of school and persuade them to engage in Beacon programming and in school.

• Act as a “credible messenger”, maintain strong community connections, build and maintain trust, and address conflicts that have potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violent confrontations.

• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and recruitment in communities that might otherwise attend beacon programming.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders, parents, and guardians through regular communication.

• Serve as a community support model by deescalate potential conflicts and situations within the program.

• 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 and relevant programming, and special events.

• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-program trainings. 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.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• At least two (2) years of higher education in a program area related to working with youth and/or communities.

• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth, family, and community development including, social and emotional learning and skill-building; youth leadership; community development; trauma-informed approaches; provision of services for individuals with disabilities; and cultural competence, including sensitivity to LGBTQ issues.

• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable with working with diverse youth and adults.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Center in Cornerstone.