immigrant refugee community organizationPortland, ME
Youth Program Coordinator
Youth Program Coordinator
Youth Program Coordinator
immigrant refugee community organizationPortland, ME
3 days ago
Social and Community Service ManagersCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSocial and Human Service Assistants
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Youth Program CoordinatorIRCO's Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC) program provides youth-centered support and engagement for youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through drop-in programming, workshops, and resource connections, HYC promotes youth well-being, stability, and access to opportunities. The program is committed to community focused responsive services that honor the broad range of lived experiences of the youth it serves. If you are a capable, conscientious, mission driven individual, please consider joining us. This position supports the Human Resources team's mission and agency goals by understanding the requirements and responsible tasks as outlined. The Youth Program Coordinator supports daily program operations, staff coordination, and youth engagement within the drop-in space. This position provides day-to-day work direction and peer support to staff, leads workshops and group activities, assists with program planning and implementation, and represents HYC in meetings as requested. Working collaboratively with staff and youth, this position helps ensure consistent, organized, and community focused programming aligned with HYC goals and IRCO policies. The coordinator does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Support program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with hiring managers across the organization
- Support the recruitment process with a focus on prompt action to shorten time to hire
- Review and edit posting documents before handing off to Human Resources Assistant for posting
- Secondary Functions:
- Engage fully in required reading, including, monthly and weekly IRCO All-Staff emails, newsletters, memorandums, and communications
- Participation and attendance in IRCO All-Staff Meetings either in-person or virtually, as appropriate, is required
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communicate effectively in a professional manner verbally and in writing
- Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements:
- Hybrid Setting job
- Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.
This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable
The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate
What We Offer:
- Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
- Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
- Work that helps your community3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 3% match for student loans or college savings12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Medical & Dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
- Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Required Engagement:
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.
How To Apply:
Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.orgIRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
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Level
Mid
Location
Portland, ME
Occupation
Social and Community Service Managers
Industry
Child and Youth Services
Posted
3 days ago