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Youth Engagement Coordinator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$18kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • We do this by providing tools, training, and technical assistance for reclaiming vacant spaces, embracing intergenerational participation and youth development.
  • The Youth Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Programming to ensure programs are aligned with organizational goals while taking ownership of on-the-ground execution.
  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias Ability to obtain current PA Act 33/34 Clearances and FBI Fingerprint Background Check Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate youth programming, including classroom sessions, outdoor activities, and site-based projects - in collaboration with partner organization staff
  • Own day-to-day coordination of program schedules, logistics, and materials - in collaboration with partner organization staff
  • Implement Grounded's environmental justice-focused curriculum across programs
  • Create a positive, structured, and engaging environment that supports youth leadership and participation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for youth and day-to-day program partners (schools, educators, youth organizations, parents)
  • Coordinate recruitment and retention of youth participants (when not managed by partner organizations)
  • Work with the Director of Programming to establish and maintain partnerships between Grounded and youth-serving organizations, educators and youth employers throughout Allegheny County.
  • Maintain program schedules, attendance, and documentation systems
  • Track participation and support basic outcome measurement and reporting
  • Manage program supplies and coordinate purchasing within established budgets

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a highly integrated team
  • Ability to obtain current PA Act 33/34 Clearances and FBI Fingerprint Background Check
  • Ability to operate a 15 passenger van for programmatic use
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard office tools

Nice to have

  • Experience working with youth and families in low-income communities and communities of color
  • Experience coordinating programs, maintaining schedules, tracking participation, or supporting program reporting
  • Experience facilitating conversations around identity, community issues, and systems-level challenges with youth
  • Experience creating content for communications, including social media, storytelling, or outreach materials
  • 10 Holidays, plus your birthday, in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year's when the Grounded office is closed
  • Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • Candidates must be available July 27-31, and Mondays in the 3-8pm window starting in September to accommodate partnership program commitments that are already scheduled.

Skills

  • Director of Programming
  • About Grounded Strategies
  • Position Overview
  • Primary Responsibilities
  • Program Facilitation & Coordination

Compensation

  • Salary & Benefits

Benefits

  • Support Grounded's Race Equity Action Plan
  • 85% Coverage for employees /pay (this is subject to change as health plans change in the future)

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Currently funded partnerships are with: The Kingsley Association, Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project and The Citizen Science Lab (Hill District location)

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