Overview THIS IS A VIRTUAL POSITION. I’m looking for an experienced Substack content coordinator to help set up and maintain my Substack publication, Thrive 365 Junior — a girl-empowerment and personal-growth program designed for middle-school students and their mentors. You’ll handle the technical setup, layout consistency, and ongoing publishing of weekly posts (already written). This is not a writing role — it’s primarily formatting, scheduling, and light design management. Responsibilities • Set up and optimize the Substack site (banner, logo, navigation, and theme colors), • Upload and format weekly posts (text provided in Word or Google Docs), • Insert graphics, callout boxes, links, and subscriber CTAs, • Manage tags, categories, and post visibility (public vs. subscriber-only), • Ensure each post looks polished and consistent across web and email views, • Monitor engagement stats (open rates, subscriber growth) and report monthly, • Coordinate with me for upcoming launches and Kajabi integratio Qualifications • Proven experience managing Substack, ConvertKit, or similar newsletter platforms, • Strong sense of layout, readability, and visual polish, • Comfortable using Canva, Google Docs, and light HTML (optional), • Reliable weekly turnaround (1–2 hours per week), • Excellent communication and follow-through Preferred Skills • Familiarity with Kajabi or basic email automation, • Light design ability (cropping banners, resizing images), • Understanding of motivational, educational, or youth-focused content Scope & Rate • Initial setup (one-time project): 1–2 days, • Ongoing weekly maintenance: approx. 2–3 hours per week, • Please include your rate per week or per post, examples of previous Substack or newsletter work, and your availability. About the Project Thrive 365 Junior is an uplifting 12-week program that helps girls grow from who they are to who they’re destined to be. Each post includes a story, reflection, and empowerment lesson. The tone is warm, professional, and visually cohesive. To Apply Send: 1. A short note about your experience with Substack or newsletter management., 2. Links to 1–2 Substack or email publications you’ve formatted, 3. Your proposed rate (hourly or weekly)
About Us Beacon 189 is a community program in Flushing, NY. We are professional, courteous, and social. Our work environment includes: • Working with kids, • Growth opportunities in our organization, • Professional Development Trainings, • Networking opportunities, • Many certifications A day in the life of an Afterschool Senior Counselor The Afterschool Senior Counselor plays a critical role in the successful operation of the Afterschool program. The Afterschool Senior Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school age children and provide opportunities for learning, interaction and academic/personal growth. Afterschool Counselors plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition. The incumbent will also promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants, and promotes a positive spirit. Responsibilities: • Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times., • Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition., • Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for program activities., • Support the coordinate and presentation of a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable., • Provide support to Activity Specialists with activity implementation., • Assist children with homework and academic enhancement activities., • Work cooperatively with program and school staff., • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants., • Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences., • Serve as a positive role model for participants., • Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate)., • Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y After School program to participants and care givers., • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events., • Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater, • New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations., • Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members., • Maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred., • Minimum of two years of experience working with youth under the age of 13 in a group setting. Key Dates The afterschool season begins on September 8, 2025 and ends in June 18, 2026. Afterschool programs operate from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday and during public school breaks. We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. Benefits The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.17 per hour Expected hours: 19 per week Benefits: • Employee discount Schedule: • 4 hour shift, • Afternoon shift, • After school, • Holidays, • Monday to Friday, • Weekends as needed Application Question(s): In order to apply, you would need a High School Diploma, do you have your High School Diploma, or a higher degree? Please provide 2-3 dates and times for an online Zoom interview. Are you available to work ALL Monday - Friday: 2pm - 6pm? Experience: • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person