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Goddard Riverside Youth Council Coordinator for Data and Research in New York, New York
Youth Council Coordinator for Data and Research
Job Details
Job Location
#DegreesNYC - New York, NY
Salary Range
$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Program Description: #DegreesNYC is a data-informed collective impact movement co-led with young people to achieve education equity in NYC. The #DegreesNYC Youth Council draws upon the lived experiences of young people to educate, advocate and create positive change in their communities. They seek to enhance #DegreesNYC’s work toward a more just, equitable and student-ready education system. They do this by elevating youth voice, promoting civic engagement and developing youth leadership.
The Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Data and Research will work with the Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Advocacy to co-lead the Youth Council, composed of the Advocacy Fellows and the Data Fellows. The Co-Coordinator for Data and Research will lead the collection and consolidation of qualitative and quantitative data for the Youth Council’s projects. The Co-Coordinators will also engage in coalition-building efforts and facilitate youth-led call-to-actions to mobilize education advocates and practitioners.
The Co-Coordinator for Data and Research will work closely with the Data and Research Coordinator to connect the work of the Advocacy Fellows with the Data Fellows and the larger data-driven advocacy goals of #DegreesNYC. They will meet weekly with the Data Fellows and will provide 1:1 supervision for them. The Co-Coordinator will help manage the projects of the Data Fellows and contribute to their research projects.
Purpose of Position:
As stewards of the #DegreesNYC Youth Council, the Youth Council Co-Coordinators shape its vision and trajectory. Directly accountable to the Data and Research Coordinator and the Deputy Director of #DegreesNYC, the Co-Coordinator for Data and Research will help to oversee a team of up to five Fellows, driving the expansion and influence of the Youth Council. Their responsibilities encompass developing the Youth Council’s strategy, expanding its membership, and organizing outreach efforts. The Co-Coordinators are also responsible for managing the communications, data collection, events, and advocacy initiatives of the Youth Council. Additionally, they will support fundraising endeavors and contribute to #DegreesNYC’s data-driven approach. Engaging both locally and nationally, they actively participate in advocacy meetings and wider Goddard Riverside community engagements, ensuring the Youth Council's voice resonates within broader spheres of influence.
Schedule:Days to be determined, up to 20 hours per week
Hourly Rate:$22.00
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Set the vision and direction for the #DegreesNYC Youth Council with the Youth Council Co-Coordinator for Advocacy
Organize data collective and analysis for the entire Youth Council, with the help and guidance of the Data and Research Coordinator
Help to supervise and organize the Data Fellowship, and contribute to related research projects, as needed
Supervise the Data Fellows, and co-lead the Advocacy Fellows, as needed
Serve as the Youth Co-Lead for the Data Co-Op
Oversee communications, social media, and website development
Oversee event planning and follow-up
Oversee the building of relationships with other youth organizations and advocacy organizations
Support a safe environment that promotes productive, healthy development for #DegreesNYC’s participants and staff and promote skill building and professional development
Support an environment that promotes collaborative relationships between Options and #DegreesNYC, and between #DegreesNYC and Goddard Riverside as a whole
Actively represent #DegreesNYC and the #DegreesNYC Youth Council in the field, including serving on outside committees, presenting at conferences, and participating in lobbying efforts
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Current or recent graduate of NYC school (high school or college) or taking a gap year
Experience with design software such as Photoshop/Canva; willingness to learn
Experience in the #DegreesNYC Youth Council or other youth-led advocacy efforts or a background in youth organizing, or education justice preferred
Experience managing online platforms, websites, and apps, or willingness to learn, preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment to education equity
Commitment to collective impact, youth voice and leadership, and data-informed approaches
Demonstrated experience in diligence, creativity, and proactiveness when designing advocacy initiatives
Facilitation and communication skills
Demonstrated facilitation and convening experience
Demonstrated experience working in youth development and youth leadership
Strong collaborative skills
Strong speaking, writing, and presentation skills
Working knowledge of technology
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Hybrid
Contact If you have any questions, please contact Darleny Suriel atdsuriel@goddard.org
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.