Program Coordinator (Education and Workforce TEP)

## Description

**Intro/Program Description:** Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.

**Purpose of Position:**The Program Coordinator supports the daily operations and successful implementation of the Summer Teen Expansion Program (TEP) by assisting with program planning, supervising frontline staff, coordinating program activities, and ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for teen participants.

Working closely with the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator helps oversee program logistics, staff coordination, and youth engagement. The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that participants ages 13–19 have access to meaningful recreational, educational, and enrichment activities while maintaining a positive youth development environment.

**Schedule:** Sunday-Saturday (Varies), 19 hours per week (Seasonal)

**Hourly Rate:** $24.00/hr

## Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

**Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties**

**Program Planning & Implementation**

• Support the Program Manager in planning and implementing engaging programming for the Summer Teen Expansion Program.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a program calendar outlining activity schedules, workshops, and special events.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and facility teams to coordinate program spaces and secure necessary resources.
• Assist in planning and executing program showcases, exhibitions, productions, and culminating events.
• Ensure that a variety of recreational, educational, and enrichment activities are available and accessible to program participants.
• Promote program opportunities and activities to encourage youth engagement and participation.

**Staff Supervision & Program Support**

• Provide guidance and support to Group Leaders, program assistants, and volunteers during program hours.
• Assist with monitoring staff performance and providing feedback to support effective youth engagement and supervision.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and program check-ins to ensure program alignment and communication.
• Assist with coordinating staff coverage and ensuring adequate supervision ratios across program areas.

**Youth Engagement & Positive Youth Development**

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for youth participants ages 13–19.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and respect.
• Support staff in implementing positive youth development and behavior management strategies.
• Address behavioral concerns and assist with conflict resolution while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Celebrate youth achievements and encourage participation in program activities and leadership opportunities.

**Program Operations & Facilities**

• Assist in ensuring that program spaces remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Monitor recreational spaces and ensure proper care of equipment and materials.
• Support daily program setup and closing procedures.
• Ensure program activities adhere to organizational health and safety protocols.

**Professional Development & Organizational Support**

• Participate in pre-program training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Remain available to work evenings and weekends as required by program operations.
• Be available for on-call support on days not scheduled onsite, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Summer Teen Expansion Program (TEP).

**Communication & Program Reporting**

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, staff, and community partners.
• Support communication channels between youth participants, families, and program staff.
• Collect feedback from participants and staff to help identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Assist with preparing reports related to program activities, attendance, and participant engagement.

**Additional Responsibilities**