Youth Development Coordinator

All Martha's Table employees, interns, subcontractors, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. This includes staff members who are working remotely, hybrid, or in person. To be in compliance, new team members should have received both shots of either Pfizer or Moderna, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson - in addition to the booster which must be obtained within 30 days of hire. New team members must provide their proof of vaccination card to Human Resources prior to their start date.

Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (hr@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.” This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values - and our commitment to “white glove service” - guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table - as a guest or as a team member - you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Youth Development Coordinator partners with proven youth-development organizations to connect older youth with an advocate/mentor to build the skills and navigate the resources, services, and opportunities they need to transition successfully into adulthood. The Youth Development Coordinator supports mentor-mentee matches, plans and implements ongoing group events, facilitates youth workshops, and participates in program evaluation efforts. The Youth Development Coordinator also performs a broad scope of responsibilities to support the mission of Martha’s Table, including educating stakeholders about the challenges faced by youth in Ward 8 and advocating for strengths-based and evidence-based strategies to support this population. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Program Officer, the Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Martha’s Table’s youth development work.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, develop, and manage relationships with schools, community-based organizations, and corporations to support mentor and mentee recruitment and program implementation
• Gain the respect and trust of youth and other parties and provide a positive influence in their decision-making processes
• Connect young people to external opportunities and resources, e.g. education, health and safety, employment readiness, workforce pathways, and career opportunities
• Support young people through individualized resource navigation and life skills development and support
• Plan and implement enrichment activities to build leadership and advocacy skills, including public speaking and story sharing opportunities, listening forums, and workshops on topics that are of interest to youth
• Develop and implement program marketing and youth retention plan
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop outreach materials for a variety of external communications (print, virtual/social media, ads, etc.)
• Design, draft, and implement new policies and procedures to support all aspects of the youth development program
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Engagement team to build a pipeline between older youth volunteerism and program participation
• Provide appropriate and timely follow-up communication to prospective participants’ inquiries about the program
• Plan and implement retention strategies and recognition activities for program participants
• Compile data and materials to prepare reports
• Analyze data to determine trends and propose recommendations
• Attend conferences and trainings to increase knowledge of research and evidence-based practices in mentoring and youth development

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous work experience in mentoring, youth development, and/or volunteer management
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and communicate with empathy with various audiences (youth, community partners, team members)
• Experience working within nonprofits, community organizations and/or schools
• Experience working in multicultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to facilitate individual and group work.
• Ability to analyze data to discover useful information (trends, etc.), and use these insights for decision-making and action
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, networking, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize short and long-term projects and tasks
• Proficiency in multiple software applications including Google apps and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to Martha’s Table’s core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in social work, psychology, and/or education

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Limited physical activity. Requires limited movement. Work environment includes an office setting as well as out in the community.
• Candidates must be available to work some evenings and weekends

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Martha's Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Martha’s Table is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, sex (including pregnancy), national, social or ethnic origin, disability status, HIV status, family medical history or genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Martha's Table will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 202-328-6608 or via email at hr@marthastable.org.