Youth Education Program Associate

About the Job

Why Join Us:

At BCNC, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to social impact and is both supportive and resourceful. We believe in fostering an empowering and inclusive work environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to align your passion with making meaningful change, explore our open positions and join us in our mission to pave the way for a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do:

The Youth Education Program Associate is a member of the BCNC Youth Program. At the Youth Program, you will provide opportunities for youth to build connections, explore, and understand community needs. You will work to strengthen high school youth through education, job training, and guidance so they can pursue higher education, secure a stable career, and become future leaders. You will report directly to the Director of Youth Program.

In this role, you will:

• Implement youth programming with a focus on post-secondary access and workforce readiness.
• Provide advice to youth on the post-secondary exploration process, particularly around personal narrative creation.
• Create a safe and inclusive space for Asian American and immigrant youth to explore their needs, identities, and interests.
• Maintain communication with external partners such as high schools and postsecondary institutions to enhance referral processes.
• Coordinate mentorship program, including mentor-mentee matching and follow-up check-ins with mentors and mentees.
• Conduct outreach activities to enhance recruitment, such as attending school and community events.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with youth and assist in connecting them to community resources as needed.
• Remain up to date on trauma-informed youth work and best practices in youth education for students of color.
• Provide support to the program evaluation efforts in documentation and data collection.
• Supervise and coordinate program volunteers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with Asian American and immigrant youth populations.
• Experience with the college and postsecondary application processes.
• Understand the postsecondary education landscape in the Northeastern United States.
• Experience with group facilitation or 1:1 advising.
• Strong commitment to youth-centered work under antiracist and anti-oppressive educational frameworks.
• Demonstrate patience, a strong sense of humor, and an enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Proven track record of establishing relationships with youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese or both dialects is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supportive time-off policy.
• Professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including. but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25-50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note:

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role's responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.