Youth Program and Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Youth Program and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading youth programming as well as recruiting youth through social media and community outreach. They will actively engage youth in activities that explore cultural identity, build community relationships, and facilitate personal development. These include performing arts, community gardening, outdoor recreation, and intergenerational activities with elders. They will work closely with the Executive Director and Youth Program staff to develop engaging programs and activities to educate and support youth and strengthen the community. The ideal candidate is committed to equity and social justice and will play a key part in fulfilling KCSKC’s mission of empowering the Khmer community.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate youth, including performing arts, community gardening, summer outdoor recreation, and intergenerational activities
• Manage youth program event calendar and some social media contents creation
• Work family and youth engagement manager to develop, coordinate, and facilitate youth support group
• Maintain detailed youth program records and assist Operations staff with relevant grant reporting

Program Outreach

• Conduct outreach and youth recruitment through social media and in-person interaction
• Manage organization social media accounts, including posting regular program updates and community resources
• Develop partnerships with local schools and community organizations

Organizational Support

• Assist with general administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with planning and supporting public events
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Collaborate with other staff on projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth, at least 2 years preferred
• Experience with social media communications, at least 2 years preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to racial, gender, and environmental justice and uplifting youth voices
• Flexible and responsive to community need
• Knowledge of Khmer culture and community needs and/or desire to learn

Additional Considerations

• Valid WA driver’s license required
• Pass Washington State criminal background check
• Evening/weekend hours required based on program needs
• Some moderate physical activity required, including gardening and outdoor recreation as well as participating in Khmer Amarak

• 100% medical, vision, and dental insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% match
• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays
• Hybrid in-person/remote work with some flexibility based on program needs

Proficiency in Khmer language preferred