Youth Outreach & Engagement Associate

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 Outreach & Engagement 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: Program Development and Implementation: Design and develop youth educational, mental health, and leadership programs. Communicate with parents and schools for recruitment, outreach, and student progress. Build and maintain relationships with partners (i.e., schools and community organizations) to address student needs. Lead weekly in-person workshops for youth. Conduct regular check-ins with program youth. Assist in implementing interagency collaborative projects in the community. Attend community and partnership meetings as needed. Program Administration and Supervision: Develop and maintain outreach materials in the agency’s social media accounts (e.g., Xiaohongshu). Maintain program records, files, and documentation. Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the Youth Program and other facilities utilized by the Youth Program. Perform administrative duties as needed to achieve outreach and program goals, such as developing flyers and brochures in English and Chinese. Supervise 1-2 volunteers and/or interns. Operations and Program Support: Represent BCNC Youth Program at community events. Manage external inquiries. Manage logistics and order supplies. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. What We Look For: Bachelor’s degree required; a Master of Social Work or a related field is preferred. At least 1-2 years of related experience preferred. Knowledge about mental health challenges and interventions. Experience working with Asian American and immigrant youth populations. Experience with group facilitation and/or individual support. Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Professional working proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)