Description

Position: Community School Coordinator

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Salary: $26.37/hr

About El Puente

Founded in 1982, El Puente is a youth-centered organization that uses the arts and education to advance social and environmental justice. Its mission is to inspire and nurture leadership for peace and justice, working as a human rights institution in NYC and Puerto Rico with national and international impact.

El Puente creates community-led movements of self-determination through a holistic leadership and membership program model, as a high-impact youth and community development organization.

As a staff member of El Puente, the Community School Coordinator is expected to embody and uphold the mission, philosophy, and principles of the organization.

Position Overview

The Community School Coordinator is a relationship-centered role that supports the connection between middle school and high school youth through mentorship, programming, and intentional community-building.

This role helps create a space where young people feel supported, challenged, and inspired, where mentors grow into leaders and mentees build confidence, voice, and a sense of belonging.

Working closely with the Community School Director and school partners, the Coordinator plays a key role in strengthening a mentorship pathway that connects youth across grade levels and supports their academic, social, and personal development.

This is a role for someone who believes in the power of youth leadership, values collaboration, and is excited to help build a program that feels organized, engaging, and rooted in care.

Supporting the Program’s Daily Flow

Supporting the day-to-day coordination of the high school–middle school partnership so programming runs smoothly and with intention
Maintaining consistent communication with school partners, including program staff and leadership
Supporting attendance tracking, session documentation, and overall program organization

Growing Youth Leadership & Mentorship

Supporting the development of a mentorship pathway connecting high school mentors with middle school mentees
Co-creating curriculum and activities centered on socio-emotional learning, critical thinking, and technology awareness
Facilitating workshops, trainings, and activities that support youth leadership, confidence, and skill-building
Creating spaces where mentors feel prepared and supported, and mentees feel engaged and valued

Building Meaningful Relationships

Serving as a bridge between school communities to strengthen communication, alignment, and support for youth
Building trusting relationships with students, staff, and program partners
Supporting youth in developing their voice, agency, and connection to community

Strengthening the Program Experience

Gathering feedback from participants to continuously improve programming
Supporting the coordination of events, workshops, and trips that enrich the youth experience
Ensuring programming spaces feel structured, welcoming, and engaging
Ability to conduct research on existing mentorship models in either the non-profit/education field to help bolster the foundation of the program

Supporting Group Spaces & Identity-Based Programming

Coordinating with facilitators supporting identity-based groups (e.g., men’s and women’s groups)
Monitoring participation and supporting youth engagement across program spaces

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Relevant education or equivalent experience (degree requirements may vary)
Experience working with youth in a school or community-based setting
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams
Commitment to youth development, community, and social justice

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience in mentorship programs, afterschool settings, or youth leadership development
Familiarity with NYC school communities

Schedule

Part-time position, based in Brooklyn
25 hours per week / 4 days
Schedule may shift based on program needs

Salary & Benefits

$26.37/hr + generous benefits

Commitment to Equity

El Puente is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a staff that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, DREAMers, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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