Youth Organizer

Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources. We’re dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiency. Our services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives

Program Description: 

To mobilize and unite low-income young adults and their allies to gain the power through civic engagement to increase opportunity and decrease poverty through creating pathways out of poverty for Opportunity Youth, and changing the conditions of poverty in low-income communities. 

Position Overview: 

The Youth Organizer position is full-time position. The main duties of the Youth Organizer are to recruit and manage youth organizing projects. This role entails the ability to become a neighborhood mobilizer and conduct outreach and organize youth year round throughout the Bronx community.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Model appropriate youth and adult development practices.
• Strong community organizing skills or demonstrated success in organizing, strategizing, mobilizing.
• Monitor day to day programming operations (Establish programming logistics including but not limited to staff schedules, space reservations, resource needed, etc.)
• Conduct outreach efforts and engage with residents, businesses and organizations about community issues.
• Recruit, train and supervise program participants.
• Educate volunteers, community members and youth organizers about sustainability issues.
• Organize volunteer, community service and service learning projects.
• Develop programming that will help bridge the intergenerational gap between youth and adults.
• Recruit and support mentors and volunteers to support program initiatives. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience serving the community.
• Experience working with the targeted age group of youth ages 16-24.

• Ability to work with diverse constituencies of all races, cultures and classes.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent individual and group communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to apply creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming.
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and electronic communication tools; internet and email required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills required; proven problem solving and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with multiple deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to work in a changing environment.
• Team player, excited about the opportunity to work in an environment dedicated to the development and growth of youth.
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to attend evening and weekend functions.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.