Future Pathways Coordinator
11 days ago
Fort Worth
Job DescriptionDescription: ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: The YouthVantage Alliance was created to empower children and teens to discover their full potential. Building upon nearly 50 years of success, the YouthVantage Alliance is home to the organizations you’ve known and trusted – Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, Tarrant County Kids and introducing Vantage Point. Position Summary: The Future Pathways Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of college, career, and STEM programming that prepares girls for postsecondary success. This role focuses on day-to-day implementation, logistics, and participant support across the Future Pathways pipeline. The Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring girls experience a clear and supportive progression from exposure -skill-building - real-world experience - postsecondary readiness through programs such as Future Ready, Eureka STEM experiences, internships and workforce exposure, seasonal camps, Saturday programming, and alumni engagement activities. Operational Oversight & Accountability: • Coordinate logistics and materials for weekly Future Ready afterschool programming, • Support facilitation and delivery of Eureka STEM pathway sessions, including evenings and select Saturdays, • Support periodic facilitation and delivery of STEM pathways sessions for in-school youth, • Assist with planning and execution of monthly Saturday experiences focused on STEM and career exposure, • Prepare schedules, attendance tracking, space needs, and supplies to support program delivery · Support planning and implementation of high-impact experiences, including: o Spring Break immersion programs o Summer career and STEM camps o 4th Saturday speaker series and workshops · Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and onboarding facilitators, speakers, and volunteers · Serve as program support staff during special events and multi-day experiences Internship and Workforce Support: · Assist with coordination of student placement into internship and workforce exposure opportunities · Support participant onboarding, orientations, and communication · Assist with ongoing check-ins with students and partner sites to monitor participation and resolve issues · Collect required documentation, timesheets, evaluations, and feedback from participants and partners Note: Day-to-day supervision of interns is managed by partner organizations Administrative Reporting and Management: · Prepare weekly, quarterly, and annual reports on departmental performance, site progress, and strategic outcomes · Maintain systems for data collection, compliance tracking, staff development, and program evaluation · Lead Division operations meetings; attend Program Manager meetings and participate in Leadership meetings as directed by the COO · Ensure timely completion of required participant assessments and reporting to internal and external stakeholders · Support girls through scholarship and College Shower applications and submissions Alumni and Participant Engagement: · Support planning and logistics for quarterly alumni engagement activities · Maintain communication with alumni through email, text, and virtual platforms · Assist with connecting alumni to internships, mentorship, and postsecondary opportunities in collaboration with program leadership · Support participants in completing and submitting scholarship applications and College Shower materials, providing guidance, reminders, and document readiness support Partnerships and Community Coordination: · Support coordination with corporate, higher education, and community partners · Assist with scheduling speakers, site visits, and experiential learning opportunities · Represent the organization at program-related and community events as requested Data, Administration, and Reporting · Track attendance, participation, and engagement using systems such as Compass 360 and Excel · Maintain organized program files, rosters, and documentation · Support reporting, grant documentation, and continuous improvement efforts Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, STEM, workforce development, or a related field · 1–2 years of experience working with youth or young adults · Experience supporting programs, events, or group-based activities · Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, community-based environment Preferred Qualifications: · Experience supporting college readiness, STEM, or workforce development programming · Experience coordinating program logistics or operations · Familiarity with data tracking systems and basic reporting · Experience working with diverse youth populations Schedule and Work Environment · Flexible schedule required, including: o 4-10 hour days, Tuesday-Saturday, or comparable o Afterschool programming (approximately 1 day per week) o 2–3 evening sessions per month o 1–2 Saturdays per month o Seasonal peak periods during Spring Break and Summer · Community-based work across multiple partner sites and school districts Requirements: Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position requires the ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the physical ability to perform light lifting. This person must be able to communicate effectively with program participants. Work is typically performed in an office or classroom setting, and may involve standing, stooping, bending, and walking. However, the agency will make accommodations when necessary. This person may be required to travel to various locations throughout Tarrant County. Generally, the working conditions have little or no exposure to extremes in safety hazards or hazardous materials. Equal Employment Opportunity: The YouthVantage Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. The agency complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting employment discrimination.