Youth Engagement Specialist Job at Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Bronx, NY

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  • Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

Title: LGBTQ+ Peer Youth Specialist

Location: Bronx, NY

Reports to: Coalition Manager

Status: Part-time (minimum 15 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The LGBTQ+ Peer Youth Specialist will support coalition initiatives by providing authentic peer perspective and helping to ensure programming is relevant and effective for LGBTQ+ youth, particularly BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth.

Key Responsibilities

Coalition Support

  • Support coalition activities including meeting scheduling and coordination
  • Assist with data collection and dissemination
  • Provide input and support with community assessment and coalition activities
  • Attend coalition meetings when possible
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of coalition initiatives

Community Engagement

  • Help ensure programming is culturally responsive and appropriate for LGBTQ+ youth
  • Provide peer perspective in program planning and implementation
  • Support outreach efforts to LGBTQ+ youth communities
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating youth-focused activities and events

Administrative Support

  • Assist with documentation and record-keeping
  • Help prepare materials for meetings and events
  • Support data collection efforts
  • Contribute to report writing and documentation as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience working with NYC LGBTQ+ communities; an added plus if with BIPOC LGBTQ+ communities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Must mirror the socio-cultural demographic served by the program
  • Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
  • Must pass drug screening to be appointed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in community organizing or youth programming
  • Knowledge of substance use prevention and harm reduction
  • Familiarity with NYC LGBTQ+ resources and services
  • Bilingual skills a plus
  • Experience with data collection or program evaluation

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

  • Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to travel to multiple sites as needed.

Additional Information

  • This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
  • Schedule will be flexible within program needs
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required for specific events

Equal Employment Opportunity

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to [email protected] with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.”

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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