Youth Development Coordinator

MISSION
Our mission is to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities.

VISION
At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to stay and thrive. 

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.”  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “the MT Experience” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member --  you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Youth Development Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of youth development programming at Martha’s Table. They will be responsible for recruiting, building relationships with, and supporting older youth (14-19) in the community. This role will be centered on two existing Youth Development programs at Martha’s Table: Global Passport, an experiential learning program that offers no cost trips to older youth in Ward 8; and our Teen Lounge, a full time after school program and safe space for teens in the community. The Youth Development Coordinator will report to the Youth Development Manager. The regular hours of this position will be Monday to Friday 11:00AM -7:30PM, with some weekend work and overnight travel, as needed to support the Global Passport program and field trips.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster and maintain relationships with schools, community-based organizations, and corporations to support recruitment for youth development programs. 
• Provide supervision and support for the Martha’s Table Teen Lounge during program hours.
• Support young people through individualized resource navigation and life skills development. 
• Maintain an accurate database of program participants and program/resource utilization in ETO.
• Coordinate student transportation to and from Martha’s Table Teen Lounge.
• Perform outreach at community events and schools to support program recruitment.
• Manage the selection and orientation process for Global Passport participants, including maintaining accurate documentation for applicants and participants.
• Manage the Youth Development social media profiles, and share Youth Development program updates and information.
• Support the planning and implementation of experiential learning trips/field trips, including attending Global Passport trips.
• Maintain a database of Global Passport alumni and regularly communicate with alumni to offer resources and support.
• Plan and assist with execution of Global Passport alumni and Teen Lounge field trips.
• Gain the respect and trust of youth participants and serve as a positive influence in their decision-making processes.
• Provide appropriate and timely follow-up communication to prospective participants’ inquiries about the program. 
• Support the implementation and expansion of a comprehensive youth mentorship program.
• Collaborate with the Youth Development Manager to help develop and manage a balanced budget for Youth Development programs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend at least 1 anchor event annually.
• Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability. 
• Embodies and serves as a model for “MT Experience” and our organization’s core values.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of youth development engagement practices, including trauma-informed practice 

• Ability to identify challenges and develop practical solutions to support youth and ensure teen voice in decision making

• Ability to respond to the changing needs of community and youth served within DC

• Demonstrates a deep commitment to the holistic well-being of young people, the ability to build productive and trusting relationships, and a visible commitment to advocating for youth needs. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with youth, families, program guests/consultants, and fellow team members

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills (oral and written) 

• Proficient in verbal/written Spanish, preferred but not required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience working in youth programs or services, preferably in urban environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, youth development, or related field (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COVID-19

Martha's Table requires all team members to have:

• 2 doses of either Pfizer or Moderna administered before April 18, 2023;