Mission Edge
Position
Youth Coordinator at Operation HOPE-North County.
Job Summary The Youth Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating youth programming at Operation HOPE-North County. In coordination with child development interns and related staff, the Youth Coordinator creates programs and activities with focused themes that promote physical, social, emotional, and educational growth. This position assists the Director of Programs in data collection and coordination with partnering agencies and programs to promote support for children at Operation HOPE-North County.
Salary Base pay: $20.00/hr – $20.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Responsibilities
Assess the needs and concerns of individual shelter children to promote opportunities for safe enjoyment, enrichment, and growth.
Maintain records and benchmarks to track the progress of children through the program.
Communicate concerns, observations, or children’s behaviors to appropriate shelter staff.
Apply trauma‑informed practices and strategies in working with children and their families.
Coordinate the development of a wide variety of materials in various formats for youth activities and events.
Research educational resources and creative activities to promote the implementation of emerging best practices.
Develop, use, and update resources, activities, and programs specific to varying age groups.
Maintain inventory of commonly used supplies for activities and communicate replacement or other needs to the appropriate staff member.
Collaborate with site staff in helping manage children’s participation consistent with the family case management plan.
Participate with staff in planning and coordinating wider activities and/or events which include shelter families as well as children.
Supervise, motivate, train, and monitor the performance of youth activity volunteers.
Promote Operation HOPE-North County by demonstrating courtesy, appreciation, and positive interactions with volunteers and the community.
Cultivate relationships with volunteers to create donor‑based opportunities and identify additional ways of partnering to meet existing youth program needs.
Follow all Operation HOPE-North County policies, procedures, and protocols consistently.
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA protocols with children, volunteers, and clients.
Adhere to standards set forth in the Employee Code of Conduct regarding ethical behavior, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of Operation HOPE-North County.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Possess or be working toward a degree emphasizing child development, education, or a social service area.
Experience in nonprofit programming and serving disproportionately impacted communities.
Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data entry, email, and the internet.
CPR‑First Aid certification (adult/child/infant).
Able to provide own transportation to and from shelter.
Work Environment
On‑site position – indoor office and shelter setting.
Frequent use of office equipment, including computers and peripherals.
Virtual and in‑person meeting experiences.
Moderate noise levels and client/employee activity.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to sit up/move around with kids 2‑4 hours per day with intermittent walking, standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
Occasionally may be required to lift items up to 10 pounds to a height of up to 7 feet.
Occasionally may be required to carry items up to 10 pounds for distances up to 50 feet.
About Mission Edge Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. The company's mission is to help other nonprofits become more effective, sustainable, and impactful.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Other Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
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Job Summary The Youth Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating youth programming at Operation HOPE-North County. In coordination with child development interns and related staff, the Youth Coordinator creates programs and activities with focused themes that promote physical, social, emotional, and educational growth. This position assists the Director of Programs in data collection and coordination with partnering agencies and programs to promote support for children at Operation HOPE-North County.
Salary Base pay: $20.00/hr – $20.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Responsibilities
Assess the needs and concerns of individual shelter children to promote opportunities for safe enjoyment, enrichment, and growth.
Maintain records and benchmarks to track the progress of children through the program.
Communicate concerns, observations, or children’s behaviors to appropriate shelter staff.
Apply trauma‑informed practices and strategies in working with children and their families.
Coordinate the development of a wide variety of materials in various formats for youth activities and events.
Research educational resources and creative activities to promote the implementation of emerging best practices.
Develop, use, and update resources, activities, and programs specific to varying age groups.
Maintain inventory of commonly used supplies for activities and communicate replacement or other needs to the appropriate staff member.
Collaborate with site staff in helping manage children’s participation consistent with the family case management plan.
Participate with staff in planning and coordinating wider activities and/or events which include shelter families as well as children.
Supervise, motivate, train, and monitor the performance of youth activity volunteers.
Promote Operation HOPE-North County by demonstrating courtesy, appreciation, and positive interactions with volunteers and the community.
Cultivate relationships with volunteers to create donor‑based opportunities and identify additional ways of partnering to meet existing youth program needs.
Follow all Operation HOPE-North County policies, procedures, and protocols consistently.
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA protocols with children, volunteers, and clients.
Adhere to standards set forth in the Employee Code of Conduct regarding ethical behavior, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of Operation HOPE-North County.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Possess or be working toward a degree emphasizing child development, education, or a social service area.
Experience in nonprofit programming and serving disproportionately impacted communities.
Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data entry, email, and the internet.
CPR‑First Aid certification (adult/child/infant).
Able to provide own transportation to and from shelter.
Work Environment
On‑site position – indoor office and shelter setting.
Frequent use of office equipment, including computers and peripherals.
Virtual and in‑person meeting experiences.
Moderate noise levels and client/employee activity.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to sit up/move around with kids 2‑4 hours per day with intermittent walking, standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
Occasionally may be required to lift items up to 10 pounds to a height of up to 7 feet.
Occasionally may be required to carry items up to 10 pounds for distances up to 50 feet.
About Mission Edge Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. The company's mission is to help other nonprofits become more effective, sustainable, and impactful.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Other Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
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