RYSE is Hiring an FT Education and Career Coordinator, Richmond, CA

Education and Career Coordinator

RYSE is a safe and welcoming center for diverse West Contra Costa youth (ages 13 to 21) that seeks to build youth power and leadership towards the larger vision of personal and community health and transformation. Grounded in social justice values and principles, RYSE provides comprehensive and holistic programming and promotes multi-racial, cross-cultural relationships. RYSE opened its doors in October 2008 and provides programming and services across areas of community health; education and career; juvenile justice; media, art, and culture; and youth leadership and organizing.
General Overview of Program Area:
The RYSE Education and Career Department offers programs, activities and services that help RYSE members: 1) successfully graduate from high school and have increased access to and preparation for meaningful educational opportunities that ensure success and sustainable employment and career acquisition; and 2) obtain work and career opportunities that make them competitive in the marketplace and prepare youth to transition to permanent career track employment.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Education and Career Director, the Education and Career Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Education and Career program by developing, facilitating, and coordinating programming at RYSE and in two local high schools as well as overseeing youth interns. Major duties include: Supervision of Ed & Career interns, management/implementation of programs, coordination of school site programming, event planning, education and career planning, and case management.
Job tasks for Education and Career Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

• College Access Programming
  • Continue to grow the College Access program and curriculum.
  • Provide college advising that support young people’s access to college (both 2 year and 4 year).
  • Facilitate workshop series that includes: A-G requirements, transcript review, college tours, CAHSEE Prep, SAT prep, financial aid (FASFA and Scholarships), etc.
  • Provide current information about opportunities for undocumented students (AB 540, CA Dream Act, deferred action, etc.)
  • Collaborate with other Ed&Career Coordinators on center wide college access programs (college tour, registration clinics, etc.).
• School Site Programming
  • Facilitate school site programming and provide weekly on site college access workshops and academic supports to youth at school sites.
• Academic Counseling and Case Management
  • Provide academic counseling to assist youth in identifying their academic and educational goals
  • Provide on-going case management to support young people in identifying strategies and supports that help meet their goals
• Other RYSE Education and Career programing
  • Coordinate and facilitate a variety of onsite Education and Career programs, which includes coordination of onsite partners.
  • RYSE Leadership Team internship program – Supervise youth interns by holding weekly meetings, and monthly individual check in’s in order to develop/assess work plan, in addition to providing support in with personal and/or work related issues.
  • Mentoring Program – develop program, and training curriculum, outreach for mentors and mentees and work in collaboration with the West Contra Costa Mentoring Program
  • Educational Justice Program – with support from the Ed&Career Director, develop an Educational Justice program at one of the local high schools and/or at RYSE. 
  • Maintain drop in space for Education and Career department.
  • Recruit participants for under-utilized programs/develop recruitment materials and strategies to increase member participation in RYSE programs and services.
  • Coordinate with all departments to insure program integration and support for all members.
• Evaluation and Reporting
  • Conduct informal/formal evaluations for programming and complete all required reporting.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

• Passion for social justice and working for educational equity for youth of color;
• Academic advisor experience (high school or college) required.
• Knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions, admissions, and financial aid processes.
• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

• Experience working in community organizing campaigns a plus.
• Previous teaching or workshop facilitation experience;
• Must like to have fun and have a good sense of humor;

• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have a general knowledge of Word and Excel;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Experience working with young people 13-21, in a fast-paced multicultural youth environment and interest;
• Ability to work within a harm-reduction framework;
• Independent worker, initiative-taker, good problem-solver;
• Detail-oriented, with strong ability to follow-through;
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in collaboration with partner agencies;

• Must be willing and able to work evenings and some weekends as required by special RYSE programming and events;
• Bilingual highly desired.

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Annual salary of $32,000 – $35,000, DOE, payable semi-monthly. The position is exempt from overtime pay. Benefits are included.
All applicants must have a strong desire to engage directly with a wide range of diverse youth. This is a direct on-site youth programming position.
This job posting will be open until Friday, January 25^th, 2013 or until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to cecilia@rysecenter.org, with the subject: RYSE Education and Career Coordinator Hire.
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For more information about RYSE, you can visit www.rysecenter.org