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JOB DESCRIPTION: Opportunity Youth Project Coordinator

Location: Big Thought Headquarters/Hybrid

Reports to: Sr. Director, Learning Systems

Division: Learning Systems

Position Type: Full time/Exempt

Supervision: No

About the Role:

The Opportunity Youth Project Coordinator’s (OYC) will oversee the day-to-day administration and operation of all Opportunity Youth and Ecosystem Initiatives.

About Big Thought:  

Throughout our 30+ year history of innovation, Big Thought has become a national model in arts education, out of school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention. Now, we’re one of six community partnerships in the U.S helping scale national best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). We take direct-to-youth programs and resources to communities with the greatest needs and share our evidence-based best practices with other nonprofits and organizations through a suite of consultation services including professional development, curriculum design and technical assistance.  

#Big Thought Way:  

Big Thought brings relentless optimism, innovation, and imagination to everything we do.  Our kids come first, and we use a collaborative, all hands-on deck approach to ensure that they are served well.

About the Ideal Candidate:
The Opportunity Youth Project Coordinator values diversity, creativity and innovation; demonstrating a strong commitment to working with young people, especially those in diverse communities and neighborhoods across the country.

Essential Job Duties:

• Outreach and Recruitment:
  Build relationships with key stakeholders within the community
• Communication:
  Maintain ongoing communication with organizations, partners and incubator members constituents via newsletters, updates, individual meetings, and calls to action
• Advocacy and Organizing:
  Build and maintain relationships with state, city, and/or county coalitions, advocacy groups, elected officials, and other key stakeholders
  Identify and engage with local and national campaigns that align with the priorities of BT’s Opportunity Youth strategy.
  Support the national initiatives and local efforts to invest in pathways for OY

• Research:
  Research and track the data on Opportunity Youth against the number of pathways to reconnection within the community

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or some college experience preferred
• Nonprofit experience: 2-3 years
• Public speaking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Consensus building

Physical Expectations (not an exhaustive list):  

Big Thought jobs are hands on and can be physically demanding.  To perform the duties of these roles successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion; maintain emotional control during stressful situations.

BIG THOUGHT ASPIRES TO BE A WORKPLACE OF INCLUSION & EQUITY.  WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE.  WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT – REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND.

Big Thought is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and openness to always “lend a hand” as appropriate to another employee.

All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures.  All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned “other” duties in the spirit of teamwork.

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The CEO and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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