Employment

The Youth and Family Coordinator is responsible for youth, family, and community engagement to support recruitment, enrollment, and retention of program participants for in-person and online programs. This position works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Engagement and Communications Coordinator, and Chief Music Officer.

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Jobs@RocktotheFuture.org. No calls please. Candidates will be reviewed beginning June 24th.

Full-time nonexempt position, 40 hours weekly (virtual during COVID). Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and analyze youth, family, and community engagement strategies, processes, and systems to achieve recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals including: 
  • In-person and virtual events 
  • Digital communication (newsletter, social media, etc.)
  • Printed communication (direct mail, flyers, brochures)
  • Leads management
  • Alumni program
• Hold regular check-ins with guardians and youth
• Visit programs and make recommendations to support recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals
• Translate program materials, phone and in-person conversations, emails, and other communications as needed into Spanish 
• Cultivate relationships with community partners that can further our mission including the child welfare system and juvenile justice system and advocate as appropriate
• Connect families and youth with necessary resources including social services programs, civic engagement, and access needs like internet and technology
• Maintain family and participant database 
• Attend events to drive participant engagement, which may be in the evenings and on the weekends
• Attend student performances and organizational events, which may be in the evenings and on the weekends
• Management and utilization of volunteers as necessary

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• 3-5 years work experience with family and community engagement and advocacy
• Experience with digital communication including e-newsletters and social media tools like Instagram and Facebook for youth and family  engagement
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with project management software (Asana) or strong willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record