Youth Engagement Coordinator

Definition
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will serve as the primary coordinator for the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC), working to engage local youth from diverse backgrounds ranging from middle school to high school in civic activities, leadership development, and community service. This role will also assist youth related engagement programming, events, and communications, while fostering partnerships with schools, community organizations, and city departments. This position will report to the Deputy City Secretary.

Examples of Work
• Coordinates and manages the activities of the Mayor’s Youth Commission, including monthly meetings, leadership workshops, community service projects, special events & activities such as the End of the Year Banquet and visits to the State Capitol, etc.

• Develops youth-focused leadership programs, civic engagement initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for MYC.

• Facilitates communication between Youth Commission members, city officials, non-profits, local businesses, and community partners; advocates for youth-related issues and represent youth perspectives in community discussions and planning.

• Plans and organizes workshops, trainings, and field trips that enhance the Youth Commission’s objectives and development; serve as the primary point of contact for Youth Commission members and their parents/guardians.

• Assists with the preparation of agendas, minutes, and materials for Youth Commission meetings; maintains accurate records of commission activities, member attendance, and volunteer hours.

• Prepares and distribute communications, including emails, newsletters, and social media content, to promote Youth Commission activities.

• Effectively collaborates with local schools, non-profits, community groups, volunteers and various organizations to recruit new Youth Commission members and increase program awareness.

• Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and priorities; prepares reports on program outcomes and make recommendations for improvement; identifies opportunities for improving methods and procedures.

• Tracks program participation and impact through surveys and feedback maintains accurate records of program activities and participant information.

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the Youth Commission’s budget, ensuring resources are used effectively and within allocated limits; assists with administrative functions and provide support to the City Secretary’s Office as needed.

• Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of MYC and related youth programs, service methods and procedures; and works with employees on the continuous improvement of assigned programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Subject to 24-hour recall

Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Community Development or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and three (3 years) of experience in program coordination, youth engagement, civic/community programs, community relations, or a related field.

Preferred experience working directly with children in middle school and high school (ranging from 7th to 12th grade members) on community events and activities.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.