Job Opening: Youth Services Coordinator

CHRC is hiring a FT Youth Services Coordinator to provide positive youth development activities that include: coaching, mentoring and advocacy for youth. This position will:

• Provide outreach at various community events to promote CHRC’s programs and services to achieve the objectives of CHRC’s Youth Services activities.
• Establish relationships with area stakeholders including but not limited to Cincinnati Public Schools, surrounding school districts, youth councils & groups to foster activities designed to enhance diverse human relations.
• Supervise the Youth Services staff and contractors to ensure that quality services are being delivered.
• Plan the Summer Y2WK opportunity in conjunction with Cincinnati City Council Committee Chair & vendors.
• Create programs, workshops and/or activities that will promote positive self-development for youth.
• Work with a committee to select the Youth Service award recipient(s).
• Work in connection with CHRC staff to plan the Great Youth Debate / Oratorical Contest, Night at the Mic, Increase the Peace Week, Culture Shock, Peace Bowl and any other Youth Services events.
• Seek out and apply for Youth Services grants.
• Submit written report to CHRC’s Senior Program Manager.  
• May be required to coordinate special programs/activities and assist with special projects such as development of articles for newsletters and updates to the website, attend special community outreach events, attend community council meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Qualifications: BA, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Skilled Written & Verbal Communication, Attention to detail, Minimum of 3 years of experience in working with youth. Experience in Relationship Building, Multicultural Sensitivity \ Awareness, Planning and Organizing. This FT position is eligible for employee benefits.

The CHRC practices and promotes a policy of nondiscrimination.  We are fully committed to the principles of equality in employment, job assignment, promotion or other terms or condition of employment and opportunity for all employees. We will not, under any circumstances, condone or knowingly tolerate conduct that may constitute discrimination in the work environment. CHRC is committed to employing individuals on the basis of their experience and qualifications.

The CHRC prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and veteran status, physical or mental disabilities. We also observe state laws that specify additional protected classes.  We apply these principles to all aspects of the employment process and relationship.

The deadline to apply is 4/24/15. If you have questions please contact the office at (513) 352-3237. All applications should be emailed to chrc@cincinnati-oh.gov or mailed to:

Cincinnati Human Relations Commission

Cincinnati City Hall

801 Plum Street, Suite 158

Cincinnati, OH 45202