Youth Program Coordinator

Job Information Job Title: Youth Program Coordinator Employment Type: Part-Time Reports To: Young Adult Youth Program (YAYP) Manager Location: Downtown Brooklyn Schedule: 15 hours/week | 3 days/week between Monday–Friday Salary: $28.27/hr About AAFSC The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) is a non‑profit organization that has proudly served immigrants and refugees for over 30 years. It provides an array of social services to help children stay safe, keep families together, and assist newcomers navigating life in New York City. Although open to all, AAFSC focuses on serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. About YAYP AAFSC's Young Adult & Youth Program (YAYP) is a space for young people to heal, grow, and thrive. Through a mix of group programming and individualized support, YAYP creates welcoming spaces where youth can build community, develop leadership skills, explore their goals, and access the resources they need to succeed. Job Summary AAFSC’s YAYP seeks a Youth Program Coordinator to plan and carry out programming geared toward young men. The position will co‑lead “MENar” (meaning "guiding light" or "beacon" in Arabic), a group program for male‑identifying participants that meets multiple times per week focusing on leadership development, life skills, mental well‑being, civic engagement, sports, and more. In addition to group programming, the coordinator will maintain a caseload of youth seeking individual assistance with homework help, college planning, career exploration, and personal development. The coordinator will ensure youth feel supported and engaged, recruit new participants, and foster connections with schools, partners, and community leaders. The coordinator will work as part of a team of four part‑time staff to build a positive, uplifting, and engaging youth program culture, develop trusting relationships with participants, identify and plan around emerging community needs, and foster program growth. Duties and Responsibilities MENar Planning & Facilitation Co‑facilitate MENar, AAFSC’s young men’s leadership and development program, through engaging group activities, workshops, discussions, and community‑building experiences. Develop semester and session plans that align with program goals and participant interests. Design and facilitate lessons focused on identity, civic engagement, leadership, career exploration, financial literacy, life skills, and personal growth. Plan and coordinate activities, special events, guest speakers, and field trips. Build strong relationships with participants and provide individual follow‑up and support as needed. Foster a safe, positive, inclusive, and supportive group environment while effectively navigating behavioral challenges and group dynamics. Gather and incorporate participant and community feedback to continuously strengthen programming. Maintain lesson plans, attendance records, and session documentation. Academic, College, Career & Individual Support Maintain a caseload of youth participants and provide individualized coaching, mentoring, and support, both at Downtown Brooklyn service locations and via teleconference. Assist participants with academic goals, including homework help, tutoring, study skills, Regents and SAT/ACS preparation, and other academic needs. Support youth in exploring college, career, and post‑secondary pathways. Guide participants through college exploration, applications, financial aid and FAFSA processes, scholarship applications, resume development, and career planning. Mentor youth to identify personal goals and develop plans to achieve them.I Connect participants and families to additional AAFSC services and community resources as appropriate. Recruitment & Community Engagement Support participant recruitment through outreach to schools, community organizations, faith institutions, and other local partners. Build and maintain positive relationships with youth, families, educators, and community stakeholders. Represent AAFSC at community events, presentations, and outreach activities. Program Operations & Team Collaboration Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, attendance, and other required program documentation. Assist with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation activities. Participate in team meetings, trainings, supervision, and professional development opportunities. Collaborate with colleagues to identify emerging participant needs and strengthen program services. Contribute to a welcoming, positive, and youth‑centered program culture where participants feel a sense of belonging, support, and opportunity. Perform other related duties as assigned. Background and Position Requirements Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered. At least two years of experience working with youth or young adults in an educational, youth development, coaching, afterschool, or community‑based setting. Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging, enriching, and youth‑centered programming that builds participation, leadership, and positive youth development outcomes. Strong relationship‑building, communication, and group facilitation skills. Familiarity with, lived experience in, or commitment to immigrant communities preferred. Experience working with male‑identifying young and young adults preferred. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including documentation and participant records. Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic. Job contingent on pre‑employment background check and fingerprint clearance. U.S. work authorization required. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr