Part-Time Outreach Coordinator, Beacon Community Centers

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. The organization offers more than 160 integrated programs in education & youth development, family support, job training & employment support services, health, housing, and legal services, reaching over 65,000 individuals and families each year at 90 locations.

Position: PT Outreach Coordinator
Reports To: Program Director
Location: Assigned Beacon Community Center

Responsibilities

• Practice universal precautions/standard protocol & procedures and comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies.
• Ensure safety and security of participants by following program protocols, supervision, and accident/incident reporting.
• Develop and implement an annual outreach and recruitment plan for the Beacon Community Center in coordination with the Program Director and site leadership.
• Conduct ongoing outreach and recruitment for after‑school programming, middle‑school cohort, high‑school activities, and adult/family programming to meet enrollment and participation goals.
• Represent the Beacon Center at community board meetings, school events, parent association meetings, resource fairs, tenant and resident association meetings, and other community gatherings.
• Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, teachers, parent coordinators, community‑based organizations, faith‑based institutions, elected officials, precinct and community board staff, and local businesses.
• Recruit partner organizations, instructors, and community groups to utilize Beacon space and coordinate space‑use requests with site leadership.
• Design, produce, and distribute outreach materials (flyers, calendars, brochures, sign‑up sheets, event announcements) in the languages spoken by the community.
• Distribute materials through school backpack folders, bulletin boards, building lobbies, local businesses, community centers, houses of worship, and other high‑traffic locations.
• Submit program announcements and event information to school newsletters, community newsletters, community board bulletins, partner mailing lists, and elected officials’ offices.
• Maintain community‑facing communications, including email and text blasts to families, and coordinate social media and web content with site leadership and CAMBA communications staff.
• Plan and support outreach‑related events such as open houses, kick‑off events, registration drives, community fairs, and family engagement events.
• Maintain an Outreach Coordinator binder and electronic files documenting all outreach efforts, including flyers, distribution logs, sign‑in sheets, photographs, event calendars, meeting attendance records, and partner correspondence.
• Track and log all outreach activity (dates, locations, method, target audience, number reached, resulting enrollments) and ensure documentation is site‑visit ready.
• Prepare outreach summaries and supporting documentation for DYCD site visits, monitoring reviews, monthly reports, and program plan submissions.
• Collect and organize community feedback, program interest surveys, and needs‑assessment information to inform program planning and Community Advisory Council discussions.
• Coordinate outreach messaging and timing with site leadership to align recruitment with program schedules, registration periods, and space availability.
• Monitor effectiveness of outreach strategies and recommend adjustments to increase enrollment, attendance, and community participation.
• Ensure all outreach materials and public communications reflect CAMBA and DYCD branding, funder acknowledgment, and language‑access requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young people.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort speaking publicly and presenting to groups of youth, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva or comparable design tools, and social media platforms.
• Ability to represent the program professionally and persuasively to families, schools, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to create clear, engaging, and accurate outreach materials for a range of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail in tracking, documenting, and filing outreach activity for funder review.
• Ability to work independently in the community while maintaining regular communication with site leadership.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and to maintain client confidentiality.
• Commitment to positive youth development principles and community‑driven programming.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends, based on program and community event needs.
• If off‑site or school‑based: Department of Health and Department of Education fingerprint clearance; doctor's note certifying good health; New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Sex Offender Registry clearance; ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with middle‑school and high‑school students.
• Experience in community outreach, recruitment, marketing, or community organizing.
• Bilingual in a language spoken by the community served.

Compensation

$25.00 hourly

Schedule

Part‑time; flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.