The Youth Futures Coordinator position at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a dynamic and pivotal role designed to empower and support the educational journey of youth, particularly English Language Learners (ELLs), in the Clarkston High School community and beyond. The Youth Futures Coordinator, or YFC, is the driving force behind the IRC’s After School and Summer Camp Programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational and enrichment experiences that have a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals.
At its core, this role involves coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the IRC’s After School and Summer Camp Programs, which serve as vital platforms for youth development. The YFC manages all aspects of program execution, including participant recruitment, retention, attendance tracking, and family engagement, ensuring that every young person involved has a meaningful and supportive experience.
In addition to program management, the YFC plays a critical role in fostering a collaborative and holistic approach to education. This involves working closely with school staff, caregivers, and the youth themselves to integrate best practices for teaching, tutoring, and social-emotional learning principles. The YFC is also responsible for supervising a dedicated team, including a Student Support Specialist, Youth Program Assistants, an AmeriCorps member, interns, and volunteers, guiding their professional growth and development.
A key aspect of this role is the ability to track and manage grant goals and outcomes for multiple grants, ensuring that the IRC meets its commitments to its funders while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.
The ideal candidate for the Youth Futures Coordinator role possesses a master’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or equivalent experience. They should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience teaching English Language Learners and be responsive classrooms and/or restorative justice trained. Experience working with refugee and immigrant populations is highly desirable.
This role calls for someone with a deep belief in the potential of all youth to achieve their education and personal goals. It demands strong organizational skills, initiative, creativity, and the ability to manage diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential, as is proficiency in relevant software and digital tools.
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United StatesBenefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure)
- Medical insurance starting at $145 per month
- Dental insurance starting at $7 per month
- Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution
- Base IRC contribution to retirement savings plan (3-year vesting)
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, which is available to staff and their families for counseling and support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Eligibilities
- Candidates should possess a master’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or have equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience with a preference for candidates with relevant experience teaching English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Teaching certification and experience in the public school system is desirable.
- Training or experience in responsive classrooms and/or restorative justice is highly desirable.
- Experience working with refugee and immigrant populations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated cultural competency training experience is desirable.
- A belief in the ability of all youth to reach their education, career, and personal goals.
- Proven competency in program planning and implementation, including managing large groups of students and thinking creatively and strategically.
- Initiative, creativity, and the ability to complete projects independently.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to use digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with proficiency in languages spoken by the client group being desired (e.g., Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, French, Haitian-Creole).
- Willingness to engage in occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, and potential weekend and/or evening work.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and the ability to contribute to building a diverse organization.
- Alignment with IRC’s commitment to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions.
- Adherence to IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct, including values of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.
- Equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Application Process
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Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
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