Youth Community Access Project Coordinator:

Report to: East Region Program Director Salary: $23.
08 - $24.
04 per hour Status: Full-time, non-exempt (1.
0 FTE or 40 hours per week) Introductory Period: 90-day Introductory Period Benefits: Generous benefits package: medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), 403B retirement benefits after 90-day introductory period The mission of the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is to work alongside communities to build power, challenge systems of inequity, protect health, and improve quality of life.
IPS is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experience s, backgrounds, and contributions.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified and able to perform the functions of this position.
The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a full-time Youth Community Access Project Coordinator focused on coordinating and managing impactful and meaningful outdoor and cultural experiences for communities that are low income and traditionally disadvantaged with the goal of achieving improved physical and mental health, identify alternatives for drug and alcohol use, reduce social isolation, and decrease dependence on screens for stimulation.
This position requires a creative problem solver who can manage the details without losing sight of the big picture.
The candidate must work well as part of a diverse team with varying ideas and work styles.
Our corporate office is based in Mission Valley in San Diego but this position will require the Youth Community Access Project Coordinator to work in the East Region of San Diego County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.
Coordinate the implementation of an outdoor and cultural experience program for at-risk and low-income youth ages 13-26; 2.
Recruit, coordinate, and facilitate various youth groups throughout the East County region of San Diego County to advance physical and mental health, provide alternatives for substance use, reduce social isolation, and decrease dependence on screen time; 3.
Lead trips with youth to various outdoor and cultural environments; 4.
Coordinate and communicate with parents/guardians of participants 5.
Supervise Youth/Young Adult Interns; 6.
Collaborate, create, and cultivate partnerships among community groups to help implement project objectives; 7.
Coordinate presentations related to the outdoor world and cultural resources; 8.
Participate in data gathering activities, to include youth focus groups and community surveys; 9.
Participate in selected community meetings as needed; 10.
Coordinate training and technical assistance to youth and young adult participants; 11.
Establish partnerships with local, state, and national parks and also tribal nations to advance project objectives; 12.
Facilitate meetings and/or trainings focusing on youth empowerment and resilience; 13.
Help with a variety of administrative tasks; 14.
Complete progress reports 15.
Other duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 1.
Experience with outdoor recreational activities.
2.
Community organizing experience – including working with youth.
3.
Strong presentation and training skills 4.
Strong group facilitation skills 5.
Ability to establish solid working relationships with communities possessing a wide variety of community norms and standards 6.
Ability to establish culturally sensitive working relationships with diverse populations 7.
Flexibility - ability to adapt to change quickly 8.
Willing and able to work periodic weekends and/or evenings, as well as travel 9.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, PowerPoint, desktop publishing software and WordPress PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
Bilingual capacity 2.
First Aid/CPR Certified (Wilderness or related) 3.
Familiarity with the youth-led participatory action research model This job description describes the general nature and level of work of this position.
This is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
All IPS employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
Must have a valid California Driver’s License and an insured, reliable vehicle to use during work.
Position will require FBI background check/fingerprinting and drug testing.
However, lived experience should not deter anyone from applying.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to projectcoordinator@publicstrategies.
org in a single PDF.