Urban League of Greater Madison · 1 month ago
Youth Empowerment & Career Development Coordinator
Sun Prairie Town, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe Urban League of Greater Madison is seeking a passionate and creative youth worker to join their team. The Youth Empowerment & Career Development Coordinator will provide academic tutoring, college and career readiness, and leadership development for at-risk students, helping them to realize their full potential.
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Responsibilities
Work individually and as part of a team to recruit, screen, and place volunteer and work-study tutors
Assist with the planning and implementation of tutor training events
Ensure that all tutors placed at your site receive proper orientation and training
Match volunteer and work study tutors one-on-one (or in small groups as appropriate) during the school day and after school based on the tutor’s area of academic strength and the student’s academic need(s)
Provide direct academic tutoring to a standing caseload of students
Maintain site specific program database, complete monthly, annual, and other reports as required by supervisor, and distribute and collect program surveys
Provide ongoing support of tutors and monitor tutor-tutee matches, including providing troubleshooting or other necessary feedback
Hold monthly or bi-monthly support meetings with tutors. Disseminate updates, best-practice information, and/or new training/supplemental resources to tutors through newsletters, email, web portal, etc
Ensure that the efforts of tutors are adequately recognized
Publicize tutoring services that are available to teachers, parents, and others as appropriate
Meet at least once per month with school Principal, Assistant Principal, or Principal’s designee to discuss any concerns or issues and maintain an effective work plan for meeting student needs
Create and maintain a system for sharing information among school staff and other key service providers about students being assisted and the services they are receiving
Plan and implement college and career exploration programming at 3 days per week (split by grade level) that helps students identify their dreams and aspirations and link them to possible career pathways
Plan and implement additional after school enrichment programming at least 1 additional day per week aligned with student interests and organizational learning objectives
Provide instruction and ongoing support for tutors placed into after school settings
Recruit students to participate in after school opportunities with a focus on consistent attendance
Complete all necessary attendance, surveys, and other documentation as required for reporting on all activities conducted during after school
Help to plan, support, and/or lead groups of youth to participate in various ULGM one-time and short-term out of school time youth development events/activities, including: Annual MLK Day Youth Call to Service, My Brother’s Keeper Spring Break Game Design & Coding Day, Annual STEAM Camp, Other events/activities as needed
During the last quarter of the school year, identify, recruit, and screen students interested in summer internship placements
As a member of the Careers Team, recruit new and strengthen existing partnerships with businesses, community based organizations, and municipal government to host summer interns
As a member of the Careers Team, make final placement assignments/schedules
Co-lead twice weekly classroom sessions to during internship program focusing on reflection, further exploration, and the development/maintenance of employability skills
Complete all required reporting and documentation of program activities
Organize and facilitate conversations between SOH students and community leaders and least 4 times per year
Plan and implement at least 1 student-led service learning project per semester. This may be done in partnership with other schools
Manage all communications with the parents of students being served regarding their program participation, goals, and progress
Regularly contribute to school newsletters, websites, and direct mailings, as appropriate
Help coordinate communication with families of students nominated for the annual MLK awards
Disseminate information to parents, school staff, and others in the school community about other ULGM programs including adult employment, financial education, entrepreneurship, health/wellness, and other ULGM services that support families
Qualification
Required
Strong commitment to the mission of the Urban League and to working with youth and families from diverse racial/cultural populations
Educational background or experience in education, youth development, or related field
Must complete background check process (note that a record of arrest or conviction does NOT automatically prohibit you from being employed for this position)
Interest and experience with developing high quality out of school time learning and enrichment opportunities for youth
Exceptional understanding of the needs of students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade
Must be goal oriented, problem solver, and solution driven
Must have strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks
Must have proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must demonstrated ability to forge partnership with a wide variety of organizations/institutions
Strong written, presentation, and public speaking skills
Computer experience including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet navigation required
Knowledge of the educational support service system available to middle school students in Madison public schools
Ability to serve as a liaison between school staff and faculty and the staff of community based programs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off in the form of vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays
Family health insurance plans (85% of premium covered by ULGM for individual or family plan!)
A flexible spending plan
Life and disability insurance
Optional dental and vision plans
Company
Urban League of Greater Madison
Urban League of Greater Madison is a nonprofit organization that works for the welfare of African Americans and other community members.
Founded in 1968
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Charter Communications
2024-09-18Grant
Leadership Team
Jim Horn
Chief Financial Officer
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