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EPMS50CS - Brooklyn, NY

Full Time

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$48,000.00 - $48,000.00 Salary/year

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Description

El Puente seeks a responsible, detailed oriented and committed Youth Leadership Coordinator to join El Puente’s Middle School 50 Community Schools team. This position reports to the Program Director and will work with the Community School staff, members and community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, team-oriented environment, and is motivated by the opportunity to assist in creating a dynamic culture. They will also have passion for social justice and will understand how movement building is served by a strong leadership team.

Who we are

Founded in 1982, El Puente is a youth centered organization that uses the arts and education to advance social and environmental justice. Our mission is to inspire and nurture leadership for peace and justice, working as a human rights institution in NYC and Puerto Rico with national and international impact. El Puente creates community-led movements of self determination through a holistic leadership and membership program model, as a high impact youth and community development organization.

El Puente integrates its activities and community campaigns within its six Youth Leadership Centers, and its nationally recognized public high school, the El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice. Organizing in North Brooklyn, Puerto Rico and beyond, El Puente remains at the forefront of community & youth development, and as such, initiates /impacts social policy locally and nationally.

As a staff member of El Puente, the Youth Leadership Coordinator is expected to uphold and work within the mission, philosophy and principles of the organization.

Position Overview

The Youth Leadership Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and managing Student Government through cultivating leadership practices for members through various experiences both in and outside of the classroom. This will include interacting with youth members, families and guests. This is a full time, in person position.

Duties/Responsibilities

Advisor & Coordinator to Student Government, which includes support with coordination, organizing, strategizing, mobilizing and execution of all student-led events and actions.
Coordinate with the Magnet Coordinator to best implement the theme of “youth leadership” in daily curriculum, enrichment and enrollment efforts.
Support MS50 Youth Leadership initiatives and programs.
Facilitate instruction and learning of youth organizing, political education and events coordination skills.
Mobilize student government, family and community for advocacy and equity campaigns that align with the values of MS50 & El Puente for Peace and Justice.
Collaborate with outside organizations that contribute to our students youth leadership efforts via academically, socially, emotionally, and holistically.
Support Community School Director and Assistant Director with professional developments of interns.
Mentor and guide youth individually and in groups.
Facilitate weekly student government meetings.
Model appropriate youth development practices.
Organize volunteer, community service and service learning projects.
Promote youth leadership events and actions through social media and MS 50 website/newsletter.
Attend training that correlates to the mission of El Puente and youth leadership.
Participate in enrollment and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Organizing experience as well as experience working with middle school students preferred.
Experience in writing curriculums and lesson plans.
Proficiency in Spanish required.
Comfortable translating English-Spanish and vice versa.
Strong written and oral communication skills & Public speaking skills.
Demonstrated skills to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities.
Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to analyze policies and institutions.
Cultural sensitivity skills to work in a multicultural environment.
Willingness to work as a team member and contribute to the team in a dynamic, learning environment.
Passion for creating more high-quality school options
Strong interest in creating civic engagement and social justice actions.
Strong MS Office & Google for Education apps skills.
Be able to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends; ability to travel.
Commitment to El Puente’s mission and goal.

COVID-19 considerations: All new hires must submit proof of vaccination.

Location: This is a full-time in person position based in Brooklyn, NY.

Schedule: Generally Monday through Friday 8AM – 4PM, a week. Work days and hours may shift depending on scheduling needs.

Salary and Benefits: $45,000 annually

El Puente is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a staff that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, DREAMers, as well as members of the LGBTQ communities.

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