United Friends of the Children
Program Coordinator, Antelope Valley
United Friends of the Children - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Youth Engagement and Success Program Coordinator Employment Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt: $45,000 - $52,000 Starting as early as middle school and following students through college graduation, UFC’s Education Program forges trusting relationships with youth in foster care as they navigate some of life’s most pivotal moments. UFC’s Education Program is committed to encouraging and supporting youth in earning both their high school and college degrees. United Friends’ programs focus on commitment, trauma-informed care, and youth empowerment by prioritizing the whole-person-development of youth in care through a Social Justice Positive Youth Development (SJPYD) approach, while building relationships with the youth over an extended period. Reporting to the Program Manager of the Youth Engagement and Success Antelope Valley team, the Youth Engagement and Success Program Coordinator supports the design and logistical implementation of youth workshops, service learning, and special events held in the Antelope Valley by working in collaboration with the Community Impact team. The Program Coordinator will also work with the YES A.V. Program Manager to promote our program services to community partners. Responsibilities
Workshop and Event Support • Lead the logistical components of our workshop programming, including but not limited to purchasing workshop materials, contracting with vendors, managing transportation on the day of the workshop or event, and setting up and breaking down the workshop. • Manage the onsite storage and inventory of workshop and event-related materials. • Work with the Community Impact team to provide workshop-related communications, such as email updates and meeting minutes to the Y.E.S A.V. team. • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing special events (e.g., Annual Career Day, Holiday Party, Summer Kick Off, etc.). • Collaborate with the Community Impact Coordinator to ensure staff are prepared to facilitate the workshop and event content. Partnership Cultivation • Under the direction of the Y.E.S. A.V. Program Manager, assist in the development of partnerships with community partners such as school districts, local businesses, event spaces, and other non-profit agencies that will facilitate high-quality opportunities for students. • Assist with the cultivation of relationships with and serve as a liaison to community partners to increase awareness of the needs of foster youth and to ensure students’ success. • Assist in preparation of files and data for internal and annual audits. • Enter information into Apricot and other online databases. • Support the Intake Coordinator, as needed. General Administration / Recruitment and Intake Process • Provide general administration support for the Antelope Valley office. • Assist with the processing of check requests. • Assist with the creation of reports for grantors and funders. • Support Education Program outreach efforts by assisting with program presentations, table community events, and referral partnership cultivation. • Work with referred parties to obtain signed enrollment paperwork. • Enter intake information into Apricot and other online databases. • Support the Intake Coordinator, as needed. Other • Other duties as assigned. General United Friends Responsibilities
• Act as a role model within the organization to uphold and implement United Friends’ organizational values: ○ Embrace program evaluation that leads to excellence and impact. ○ Build effective and empowering partnerships with the youth, community, and each other. ○ Create a fun and exciting environment that inspires learning and innovation. ○ Communicate openly, honestly, and with humility across all groups. ○ Work together as one organization. • Staff hold a commitment to: ○ A culturally responsive Trauma-Informed Approach to our population and client-centered advocacy. ○ Strong knowledge of the communities served and centralize this cultural understanding into the work. ○ Support in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). ○ Evaluating the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of data to determine information value and improve client services. United Friends currently implements a hybrid work environment – schedule is determined at the discretion of management and the needs of the program and/or agency. This position will work full-time hours, Monday-Friday and on weekends and evenings as necessary. United Friends’ Lancaster office will serve as a hybrid work location for administrative and meeting purposes (as specified). Travel between United Friends’ Lancaster office and other sites across Los Angeles County is required. To apply, click below and submit resume and cover letter, including desired salary range, to jobapplicants@unitedfriends.org. Please note position title in the subject line.
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Youth Engagement and Success Program Coordinator Employment Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt: $45,000 - $52,000 Starting as early as middle school and following students through college graduation, UFC’s Education Program forges trusting relationships with youth in foster care as they navigate some of life’s most pivotal moments. UFC’s Education Program is committed to encouraging and supporting youth in earning both their high school and college degrees. United Friends’ programs focus on commitment, trauma-informed care, and youth empowerment by prioritizing the whole-person-development of youth in care through a Social Justice Positive Youth Development (SJPYD) approach, while building relationships with the youth over an extended period. Reporting to the Program Manager of the Youth Engagement and Success Antelope Valley team, the Youth Engagement and Success Program Coordinator supports the design and logistical implementation of youth workshops, service learning, and special events held in the Antelope Valley by working in collaboration with the Community Impact team. The Program Coordinator will also work with the YES A.V. Program Manager to promote our program services to community partners. Responsibilities
Workshop and Event Support • Lead the logistical components of our workshop programming, including but not limited to purchasing workshop materials, contracting with vendors, managing transportation on the day of the workshop or event, and setting up and breaking down the workshop. • Manage the onsite storage and inventory of workshop and event-related materials. • Work with the Community Impact team to provide workshop-related communications, such as email updates and meeting minutes to the Y.E.S A.V. team. • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing special events (e.g., Annual Career Day, Holiday Party, Summer Kick Off, etc.). • Collaborate with the Community Impact Coordinator to ensure staff are prepared to facilitate the workshop and event content. Partnership Cultivation • Under the direction of the Y.E.S. A.V. Program Manager, assist in the development of partnerships with community partners such as school districts, local businesses, event spaces, and other non-profit agencies that will facilitate high-quality opportunities for students. • Assist with the cultivation of relationships with and serve as a liaison to community partners to increase awareness of the needs of foster youth and to ensure students’ success. • Assist in preparation of files and data for internal and annual audits. • Enter information into Apricot and other online databases. • Support the Intake Coordinator, as needed. General Administration / Recruitment and Intake Process • Provide general administration support for the Antelope Valley office. • Assist with the processing of check requests. • Assist with the creation of reports for grantors and funders. • Support Education Program outreach efforts by assisting with program presentations, table community events, and referral partnership cultivation. • Work with referred parties to obtain signed enrollment paperwork. • Enter intake information into Apricot and other online databases. • Support the Intake Coordinator, as needed. Other • Other duties as assigned. General United Friends Responsibilities
• Act as a role model within the organization to uphold and implement United Friends’ organizational values: ○ Embrace program evaluation that leads to excellence and impact. ○ Build effective and empowering partnerships with the youth, community, and each other. ○ Create a fun and exciting environment that inspires learning and innovation. ○ Communicate openly, honestly, and with humility across all groups. ○ Work together as one organization. • Staff hold a commitment to: ○ A culturally responsive Trauma-Informed Approach to our population and client-centered advocacy. ○ Strong knowledge of the communities served and centralize this cultural understanding into the work. ○ Support in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). ○ Evaluating the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of data to determine information value and improve client services. United Friends currently implements a hybrid work environment – schedule is determined at the discretion of management and the needs of the program and/or agency. This position will work full-time hours, Monday-Friday and on weekends and evenings as necessary. United Friends’ Lancaster office will serve as a hybrid work location for administrative and meeting purposes (as specified). Travel between United Friends’ Lancaster office and other sites across Los Angeles County is required. To apply, click below and submit resume and cover letter, including desired salary range, to jobapplicants@unitedfriends.org. Please note position title in the subject line.
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