Youth Advocate

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Youth Advocate to support the Promise Academy After School program.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Middle School/High School scholars in all their high-quality enrichment activities (i.e., Arts, Music, Theatre, etc.)
• Motivate and maintain the interest of the student while setting an example in all areas, including time and attendance
• Work with activity specialists to create and develop quality curricula for enrichment activities based on the Advocate's specialty and student needs (Art, Film, Music, Theatre, etc.)
• Develop lesson plans that are level-appropriate for each group
• Monitor and evaluate enrichment activities to ensure programs reach target goals and implement modifications as needed by the program
• Encourage positive character development in all youth
• Assist with program set-up and clean up
• Maintain and monitor materials and equipment for the afterschool enrichment program
• Support Harlem Children's Zone organization-wide programs and events

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of experience working in youth development
• Must have knowledge of the New York City school system

What You'll Do

• Ability to effectively engage students
• Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
• Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem

Benefits

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Promise Academy I Teen Afterschool Program - Fall & Spring: Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm, Fridays 2:00pm-7:00pm, Summer Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
• Promise Academy II Teen Afterschool Program - Fall & Spring: Monday through Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm, Fridays 3:00pm-7:00pm, Summer Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm