Community coordinator

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Community Coordinator.

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Who You Are:

The Community Coordinator will bring a passion for Harlem Children’s Zone's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Community Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering engagement, strengthening program implementation, and enhancing community partnerships within HCZ’s multi-generational community center. Serving youth, adults, and seniors, this role builds trusted relationships with participants and families, supports high-quality program delivery, and ensures that community voices are heard and reflected in the center’s activities. The Coordinator collaborates closely with program and leadership staff to promote consistent attendance, develop partnerships, and track outcomes aligned with HCZ’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Family & Participant Engagement
   • Build meaningful connections with youth, adults, and senior participants.
   • Serve as a primary liaison between the community center and families.
   • Conduct outreach and maintain regular communication through phone calls, in-person meetings, and events.
2. Attendance and Retention Support
   • Track daily and weekly attendance across all program areas.
   • Identify and address barriers to consistent participation.
   • Implement strategies that improve retention and deepen participant investment.
3. Community and Partner Engagement
   • Develop and sustain partnerships with local organizations, service providers, and community leaders.
   • Coordinate community events and support center-wide initiatives.
   • Connect families to internal and external resources aligned with their needs and interests.
4. Program Development and Implementation
   • Lead daily operations and logistics of youth, adult, and senior programs.
   • Collaborate with site staff to ensure high-quality, engaging, and culturally relevant programming.
   • Offer input on program design and lead portions of programming when needed.
   • Coordinate program logistics and maintain organized tracking of deliverables and timelines.
5. Data Tracking and Reporting
   • Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, and referral outcomes using designated systems.
   • Prepare monthly reports and present findings to leadership.
   • Use data to drive continuous program improvement.

In-Person Schedule:

September – June:
Monday – Thursday (1pm-9pm), Saturdays (8am- 4pm)
July – August:
Monday – Friday (10:30am- 6:30pm) and select Saturdays
*Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field.

2+ years of experience working for a community-based or youth/family-serving organization.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across generations and cultures.

Experience with program coordination, community outreach, or case management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or database systems for tracking and reporting.

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Merit-based performance increase
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 per year.

To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.