Youth Empowerment Coordinator
On-siteMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Recruit, screen, and place volunteer and work-study tutors for academic tutoring at 11 middle schools, providing direct one-on-one and small group instruction to a standing caseload. Plan and implement tutor training events, orientation, and ongoing support while monitoring tutor-tutee matches and troubleshooting issues. Host or co-host homework clubs at least two days per week, organize weekly college and career awareness clubs, and lead youth development events such as STEAM Camp and My Brother's Keeper. Manage communications with parents regarding student progress and coordinate with school principals to maintain effective work plans. Maintain program databases, complete required reports and surveys, and facilitate conversations between students and community leaders at least four times annually.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Educational background or experience in education, youth development, or related field
- Must complete the MMSD background check process
- Interest and experience with developing high quality out of school time learning and enrichment opportunities for youth
- Exceptional understanding of the needs of students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade
- Must be goal oriented, problem solver, and solution driven
- Must have strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks
- Must demonstrated ability to forge partnership with a wide variety of organizations/institutions
- Strong written, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Computer experience including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet navigation required
- Knowledge of the educational support service system available to middle school students in Madison public schools
- Ability to serve as a liaison between school staff and faculty and the staff of community based programs
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends (approximately 2 evenings or weekends per month)
- Must be able to work 9:00-5:30 p.m. Mondays – Fridays
Desired Qualifications
- Strong commitment to the mission of the Urban League and to working with youth and families from diverse racial/cultural populations
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