Youth Career Pathways Coordinator (bilingual Eng-Span)

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate logistics and delivery of training workshops and information sessions on relevant topics (college access/retention, STEAM careers, micro-business, career opportunities, advocacy, etc.)
• Oversee the development, implementation, and facilitation of a variety of youth-centered empowerment programs. Including Best Buy Career Pathways, Youth@Work, Youth Internship Programs, Center Workshops, Skills and Career Training, etc.
  • Develop and oversee internships to support career exploration for Latine and underserved youth.
  • Develop and oversee youth entrepreneurship cohorts to build skills in financial management, product development, design, and leadership.
• Through the Best Buy Career Pathways program, and in partnership with department staff, coordinate logistics to provide meaningful and paid internship opportunities for program participants.
• Create events/workshops to engage broader Latine and underserved youth.

• Mentor and prepare youth for potential job opportunities, career exploration, and post-secondary pursuits. Motivate youth for personal and professional growth by helping them reflect on their experiences.
• Provide youth real-world experiences for navigating professional work culture and ethics through soft skills.
• Stay in communication with participants and their families, provide updates and check in with them to ensure a satisfying experience with the Youth Empowerment programs.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and promote various initiatives to uplift youth voices and stories.
• Oversee and chaperone out-of-state internship and work experience opportunities and programming (as needed and appropriate).

• In collaboration with supervisor and Development team, research and identify new funding opportunities for youth programs.
• Collaborate with Communications & Marketing Team to publish blog posts and marketing content highlighting community impact and uplifting youth stories.
• Oversee outreach and recruitment efforts for youth programming, internship opportunities, training workshops and sessions.
• Advocate for programming with third-party partners including educational institutions, community organizations, local business and corporations, and at community events.
• Create and use evaluation tools to incorporate continuous program improvement strategies into all planning and implementation efforts.
• Monitor and track progress of program data and outcomes to meet agency and funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit written and oral reports on program progress and effectiveness as requested.

• Attend annual out of state conferences and trainings with partner organizations. Participation is required due to responsibilities under the Best Buy Career Pathways programming.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors and conduct, setting an example for program participants.
• Identify and enforce the emotional/mental health support boundaries to reduce secondhand trauma and refer to internal resources as appropriate.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor, department, and organizational leadership and solicit feedback when necessary.
• Collaborate with other CLUES programs and departments to integrate programs and resources.
• Understand and promote CLUES' mission, vision, operating values, goals, and agency services.
• Participate in assigned training and department activities as required.
• Engage and carry out other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

• This position will supervise program volunteers and youth interns.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS