Youth Education Program Associate - Boston, United States - Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

Description

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits Package
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

About Youth CenterThe Youth Center provides a space for youth to build connections, explore and understand their community, and put leadership skills into action. Through year-round programming centered on leadership development, education, and workforce readiness in Boston and Quincy, BCNC supports youth in thriving in school and beyond.
About The PositionPrimarily based in BCNC Quincy, the Youth Education Program Associate will report to the Youth Center Director and work collaboratively with the current Youth Education Program Associate. The position will support the implementation of the College Access and Post-Secondary (CAPS) Program. CAPS is a year-round program centered on post-secondary access and workforce readiness training.
What You Will Do

• Implement youth programming with a focus on post-secondary access and workforce readiness.
• Provide advice to youth on the post-secondary exploration process, particularly around personal narrative creation.
• Create a safe and inclusive space for Asian American and immigrant youth to explore their needs, identities, and interests.
• Maintain communication with collateral partners such as high schools and postsecondary institutions to enhance referral processes and continuity of support for students.
• Coordinate mentorship program, including mentor-mentee matching and follow-up check-ins with mentors and mentees.
• Conduct outreach activities to enhance recruitment, such as attending school and community events.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with youth and assist in connecting them to community resources as needed.
• Remain up to date on trauma-informed youthwork and best practices in youth education for students of color.
• Support program evaluation efforts in documentation and data collection.
• Supervise and coordinate program volunteers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For

• Associate degree required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge about Asian American and immigrant youth experiences.
• Experience working with Asian American and immigrant youth.
• Experience and knowledge of the college and postsecondary process.
• Experience and knowledge of the postsecondary landscape in the U.S. Northeast.
• Experience with group facilitation or 1:1 advising.
• Commitment to youth-centered work under antiracist and anti-oppressive educational frameworks.
• Patience, a strong sense of humor, and an enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and Cantonese/Mandarin) preferred.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to the Quincy office at least 2 days a week.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.

Please Note:You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.
BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.