Youth Development Coordinator

• Program Development and Delivery
  • Lead and supervise youth groups in structured academic, recreational, and enrichment activities, ensuring engagement, inclusivity, and alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
  • Plan, deliver, and adapt age-appropriate in-person and virtual lessons aligned with academic standards and organizational goals, integrating STEM, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and health/wellness principles.
  • Conduct student assessments and assist families in completing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) evaluations to identify and address additional family needs through closed-loop referrals to other services.
  • Mentor and oversee volunteers, interns, and part-time staff, ensuring their alignment with program goals and fostering a collaborative team culture.
  • Act as a point of contact for resolving conflicts or addressing challenges involving students, parents, or staff.

• Evaluation
  • Contribute to program evaluations, feedback sessions, and strategy meetings to enhance program effectiveness and innovation.
  • Collect, analyze, and report program data to measure impact, support funding requirements, and inform continuous program improvements.
• Best Practices
  • Incorporate youth voice by engaging participants in program design and decision-making to promote empowerment and ownership.
  • Actively model and promote positive behaviors, including teamwork, respect, resilience, and healthy habits.
  • Provide training and guidance on best practices for working with youth, including DEI-focused, trauma-informed, and youth-centric approaches.
  • Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to support the diverse needs of participants.
  • Collaborate with peers and leadership to develop innovative programming that reflects the evolving needs of youth participants and families.
  • Participate in regular training and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in youth development, SEL, and educational programming.

• Maintain program schedules, ensuring all operational, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Manage supplies and resources, including preparing purchase requests, tracking inventory, and ensuring materials align with program goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Oversee student registration, maintain accurate records, and prepare class attendance, registration, and report cards for each participant.
• Ensure all student records are updated and securely maintained in the organization’s database.
• Adhere to established money management policies when recording monetary transactions such as registration fees or book purchases.

• Collaborate with families to set individualized student goals, track progress, and celebrate milestones.
• Organize and facilitate family workshops, engagement events, and community outreach activities to support student recruitment and retention.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and schools, ensuring program activities align with academic and social-emotional needs.
• Build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with community partners, local schools, and other stakeholders.

• Provide additional support across the education department as needed, including assisting with program events on weekends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.
• Participates in emergency response operations as needed to address community disasters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth in educational or community-based settings.
• Hands-on experience supporting children in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Proven ability to implement teaching strategies that address diverse learning needs, including working with children with learning differences.
• Demonstrated competency in supporting students with math, reading, and other academic subjects at elementary, middle, and high school levels.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in both languages.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations, particularly Spanish speakers and English Language Learners (ELL).
• Ability to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and colleagues in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed manner.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and utilize specialized tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Apricot database.
• Experience using technology for virtual instruction, data management, lesson planning, workshops, and meetings such as Zoom and online education software platforms.

• Ability to create a positive, encouraging environment for young children.
• Strong facilitation skills, capable of engaging youth from diverse backgrounds in interactive and enriching experiences.
• Must pass all required criminal background checks and possess a valid Texas identification.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Commitment to obtaining and maintaining a Food Handlers certification upon hire.

• Experience with data analysis and program evaluation to guide decision-making and enhance program effectiveness.
• Familiarity with Central Texas communities, schools, and local youth-serving networks.

• Advanced understanding of youth development frameworks, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles.
• Familiarity with best practice interventions, learning accommodations, and understanding of the needs of students with learning disabilities and neurodivergence.
• Ability to adapt to changing program needs, including hybrid learning environments and flexible scheduling.

• Medical (base/buy up)/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A 403(b)-retirement plan is offered, for which you will be immediately eligible.
  • El Buen will match employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4%
  • El Buen will make a retirement contribution of 5% of earnings (must enroll)
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off Including
  • 8 paid holidays are observed each year, plus Thanksgiving Week (Fall Break), Winter Break in December (up to 10 days) through New Year’s Day
  • Accrual of a total of 80 hours annual vacation time
  • Accrual of 1 day of sick leave per month of service (12 days per year)

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