Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Advocacy Coordinator to support our After-School programs.
The Advocacy Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
We are currently seeking an Advocacy Coordinator to provide full and complete oversight of the academic enrichment and support components of the program. The Advocacy Coordinator will ensure that program participants are receiving the needed academic support, college prep, and multi-cultural exposure to prepare them for college and careers.
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Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in an educational setting with at least 1 year of supervisory experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Who you are
A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ Must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in an educational setting with at least 1 year of supervisory experience Experience working with youth Strong organizational, planning, leadership, writing and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing, mission-driven staff Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player Ability to motivate and encourage self-esteem in youth
What you'll do
Work one-on-one with students to understand the diversity of needs for academic resources Oversee work with school partners and parents while collaborating with other site staff Supervises Student Advocates and tutors to assess students' needs, and develop and implement plans to meet those needs Maintain statistical data for all education-related activities, such as student participation and tutor hours dedicated to education activities Review the educational history of students to evaluate academic performance and learning characteristics Coordinate, develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the IEP for students Prepare reports and updates as required and continuously evaluate program impact Review and use of data to make informed decisions around education component program improvements Develop long-term and short-term plans/programs for the purpose of meeting instructional objectives Attend and contribute to case management meetings Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
Highly competitive base salaries Paid time off Employee referral bonus Career Advancement No-cost health insurance Life Insurance Short-and long-term disability Additional voluntary benefits Wellness discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness perks Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance. To be considered, interested applicants can also submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.
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