**This is position is grant funded and requires a candidate who is between the ages of 18 - 25 and identify as Latine, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)**
The Youth Outreach Coordinator will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing programs and services aimed at addressing substance abuse and prevention within LGBTQ+ youth in San Joaquin County. The coordinator will work closely with youth, families, caregivers, schools, and community organizations to provide support, resources, and advocacy. This role requires a passionate individual committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ youth.
Essential Functions
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate programs, workshops, and events for LGBTQ+ youth, focusing on education, empowerment, and community engagement.
- Conduct outreach to schools, community centers, and other youth-serving organizations to promote the San Joaquin Pride Center’s youth programs and services.
- Provide direct support and resources to LGBTQ+ youth, including crisis intervention, counseling referrals, and mentorship opportunities.
- Advocate for LGBTQ+ youth rights, and needs within the community and school systems.
- Foster a sense of community among LGBTQ+ youth through regular meetings, social events, and support groups.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to enhance the reach and impact of youth programs.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant information, and outcomes. Prepare reports and evaluation to measure program effectiveness.
- Provide training and educational resources to schools, parents, caregivers, and community members on LGBTQ+ youth issues, diversity, and inclusion.
General Duties
- Draft progress reports on grant deliverables.
- Coordinate meetings, activities, workshops relevant to the program.
- Participate in staff meetings, department meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have reliable transportation for outreach initiatives*
Qualifications & Experience
- Passion for the Center’s mission and work to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive and a commitment to follow all policies and procedures of the organization.
- Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ+ people.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; public speaking, facilitation, coalition building capabilities to balance interests and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in an intersectional environment.
- Expertise in the area of LGBTQ identities, the intersectionality of gender, race, sexuality, and age.
- Understanding of grant project activity design and data collection to ensure contract deliverables.
- Flexibility of schedule, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, social work, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a nonprofit or community service environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
- Proficiency working with computers and Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, database systems, and social media tools.
- Access to reliable automobile transportation with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. This position may on occasion be required to travel by air or rental car.
- Offer of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
- Employees must be legally permitted to work in the United States.