Job Opening: Afterschool & Family Engagement Coordinator

The School Community Youth Collaborative (SCYC) is a non-profit organization based in Cortez, Colorado that supports youth on their path to healthy adulthood. SCYC's vision is that all youth are thriving members of our community. SCYC provides youth with opportunities in Montezuma County through our life skills programming, out of school time programs, prevention programs and our gear lending library. SCYC provides youth with both academic and enrichment opportunities in direct collaboration with our local schools. SCYC as an organization has a flexible and supportive work environment that provides opportunities for professional and personal development. SCYC's AmeriCorps member will have the opportunity to dive deeply into the non-profit world, serve directly with youth, and engage in the Montezuma County community. Service Position Summary: The Afterschool & Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting SCYC's out-of-school time programming at Mancos Schools and SCYC's family engagement programs at Mancos and Cortez Middle School (CMS). This member will be responsible for creating and developing exciting and engaging after school programming at Mancos Schools. Additionally, they will creatively recruit students to attend out-of-school time activities. For approximately 10 hours per week, the Coordinator will serve directly with the Team UP Safe Spaces Action Team to coordinate and implement new and current projects developed by the team and partner organizations all focused on increasing community inclusivity and safe spaces for all youth. While the primary focus will be on implementing projects directly for the Safe Spaces Action Team, they may support other Team UP Safe Spaces for Youth Action Team initiatives, programs, and projects on behalf of partner organizations. Duties and Responsibilities: Team UP AmeriCorps members serve directly at their Host Site organization to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities through direct and indirect service. Duties include: Attend after school programs M-Thurs at Mancos Schools supporting programming that has proven need for expansion based on attendance Attend Friday out of school time programming during the day Support transition times for Mancos afterschool program (end of school to program start, end of program to parent pick-up) Prepare snack for programs, and communicate with SCYC Program Coordinator around snack needs for programs as well Communicate regularly with Mancos Schools Site Coordinator related to program needs Attend Parent Engagement nights at CMS and Mancos Schools throughout the school year Develop an engaging activity for parents and their student to enjoy at parent engagement nights Coordinate/Develop our Family Afterschool program at Mancos Schools (this program will invite families to participate in afterschool programming 2x a year) Plan/Develop parent engagement nights/events Reach out to students of afterschool programs who have stopped attending Provide transportation home as needed for students Increase community inclusivity and safe spaces for all youth through the following initiatives: Improve and expand existing youth pro-social activities Increase community awareness and education around safe spaces for all through trainings and other initiatives Grow positive relationships between youth and adult Support Safe Spaces Action Team initiatives implementation through coordinating action team ideas, managing and distributing surveys and other outreach methods, organizing data, and other project/program management oriented tasks as needed At the Safe Spaces Partner Organizations and/or aligned with Safe Spaces Action Team Goals: Outreach with youth to gain feedback and buy-in Coordinate and engage with community partners on youth programs offered Track host site and AmeriCorps data Attend Team UP AmeriCorps regional trainings cohort connection days, and Days of Service

Desired Qualifications: Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate High School Graduate or GED required, college graduate or equivalent work experience preferred Ability to pass criminal history check Reliable transportation & proof of auto insurance U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required Term of Service - Time Commitment: This is a Three-Quarter time national and community service