Program Coordinator & Program Facilitator

Overview

The Capital District YMCA is seeking two individuals to fill the Black & Latino Achievers Facilitator and Program Coordinator role to support the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening the community. The Black & Latino Achievers Facilitator and Program Coordinator will assist with implementing the YMCA of the USA Black and Latino Achievers Program Model. Five Pillars are incorporated into this model: academics, college knowledge, positive relationships, life skills, and positive identity.

Implementation of programming includes attendance at staff meetings, facilitation of club sessions, scheduling of career exploration speakers, leading career industry exploration tours, facilitating Immersion Day activities, and other direct work with middle school & high school youth. The coordinator will provide supervision and guidance to program participants and volunteers to ensure the program s success.

• Assist with implementing the YMCA of the USA Black and Latino Achievers Program Model.
• Support programming aligned with the five pillars: academics, college knowledge, positive relationships, life skills, and positive identity.
• Attend staff meetings and facilitate club sessions.
• Schedule career exploration speakers and lead career industry exploration tours.
• Facilitate Immersion Day activities and perform other direct work with middle school and high school youth.
• Provide supervision and guidance to program participants and volunteers to ensure program success.

• High School/GED is required. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 1 - 2 years related experience in youth programming is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs is required.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Complete within 30 days of hire:
  Current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Must present a professional image, possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and think clearly.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Program Coordinator - Full-time 40 hours weekly - shifts between the hours of 9:00am - 8:00pm

Black & Latino Achievers Facilitator - Full-time 30 hours weekly - shifts between the hours of 9:00am - 8:00pm