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Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Dacono, CO at Colorado Nonprofit Development Center

Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator to inspire and empower young people through dynamic programs and activities. This role is vital in fostering leadership skills, promoting positive youth development, and creating engaging environments where children and adolescents can thrive. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a passion for working with youth, ensuring every participant feels supported, motivated, and inspired to reach their full potential. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals while developing your leadership and program management skills.

The Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator leads the day-to-day implementation of Pride of the Glens’ youth leadership, belonging, and engagement programs, including the Colorado Health Foundation-funded Building Agency, Identity, and Belonging initiative.

The Youth Leadership & Engagement Coordinator helps youth develop a strong sense of belonging, positive identity, leadership skills, and agency through culturally responsive, youth-driven programming. The Coordinator supports youth in exploring and celebrating their cultural identities, strengthening connections to their community, and building confidence in their ability to influence the issues that affect their lives, with special emphasis on creating welcoming spaces for Latino, immigrant, and historically underserved youth.

This position is based at the Pride of the Glens Community Center in Dacono, Colorado. Regular in-person presence at the Community Center and in the surrounding communities served by Pride of the Glens is required to support relationship-building, community engagement, and program implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Program Coordination and Facilitation

  • Coordinate and facilitate middle school and high school youth cohorts during the school year.
  • Lead implementation of a cohort-based summer program providing at least 75 hours of youth engagement through community action, leadership development, cultural learning, nature-based experiences, and mentorship.
  • Plan and implement engaging activities focused on identity, belonging, culture, leadership, mentorship, community engagement, civic participation, and environmental stewardship.
  • Organize and facilitate community action projects, including neighborhood improvement, Adopt-A-Yard activities, environmental stewardship projects, community beautification efforts, and civic engagement opportunities.
  • Coordinate cultural celebrations, community events, and youth leadership opportunities.
  • Organize cultural, civic, and nature-based learning experiences and excursions, including outdoor education experiences.
  • Ensure programming is safe, welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive, and youth-centered.
  • Facilitate activities that promote cultural pride, identity development, belonging, and leadership.
  • Support youth in exploring their family histories, cultural traditions, community assets, and lived experiences.
  • Integrate culturally responsive and identity-affirming practices throughout program activities.

Youth Voice and Leadership

  • Facilitate youth participation in planning activities, selecting learning topics, designing service projects, choosing cultural and nature-based excursions, and shaping program improvements.
  • Support youth leadership opportunities through community events, outreach, social media, cultural celebrations, peer leadership activities, and organizational initiatives.
  • Encourage youth voice, decision-making, and ownership throughout all aspects of programming.
  • Ensure programming remains responsive to participant feedback and evolving youth interests.
  • Support youth in identifying community issues that matter to them and developing projects, activities, and solutions that address those issues.
  • Create opportunities for youth to influence organizational decisions, community events, and program design.

Youth Recruitment, Engagement, and Family Partnerships

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with youth participants and their families.
  • Support recruitment, outreach, and family engagement efforts to ensure strong participation and retention.
  • Collaborate with staff, volunteers, schools, and community partners to connect youth and families with program opportunities.
  • Support communication with families regarding schedules, activities, transportation, and program participation.
  • Encourage consistent attendance, engagement, and positive youth development experiences.

Mentorship and Volunteer Coordination

  • Recruit, train, coordinate, and support volunteer mentors and near-peer mentors.
  • Foster positive relationships between youth and mentors.
  • Support mentors in facilitating small group discussions, leadership activities, and youth development experiences.

Community Outreach and Partnerships

  • Participate in community outreach, relationship-building, and partnership activities that support youth programming.
  • Collaborate with staff and volunteers to promote youth programs, events, and leadership opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with schools, local organizations, service providers, and community partners.
  • Support communications, event promotion, storytelling, and participant engagement efforts as needed.

Program Evaluation and Grant Support

  • Maintain attendance, participation, and program records.
  • Collect youth and family feedback through surveys, interviews, reflection activities, and youth listening sessions.
  • Assist with tracking outcomes related to belonging, identity, leadership, mentorship, and youth engagement.
  • Support achievement of grant milestones, program goals, evaluation activities, and reporting requirements.
  • Assist with documentation, storytelling, photography, and collection of participant success stories.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Coordinate program schedules, calendars, transportation, meals, supplies, facilities, and activity logistics.
  • Assist with purchasing, recordkeeping, and program documentation.
  • Support implementation of organizational policies and youth safety procedures.

REQUIRED SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY

  • Availability to work every other Saturday during the school year.
  • Availability to work two days per week during the summer youth program.
  • Availability for occasional evening family events, community meetings, cultural celebrations, and youth activities.
  • Ability to participate in day-long community projects, field trips, nature-based experiences, and cultural excursions.
  • Flexibility to work occasional non-traditional hours based on youth and family needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working directly with youth, families, schools, or community-based programs.
  • Experience facilitating groups, educational activities, youth programs, workshops, or community events.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, youth empowerment, and community engagement.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media platforms, and digital communication tools.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Ability and willingness to work primarily in person at the Pride of the Glens Community Center and at community-based program locations, schools, events, service projects, and youth activities throughout Dacono and surrounding communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with Latino, immigrant, bilingual, and culturally diverse communities and a commitment to culturally responsive youth development.
  • Experience in youth development, mentoring, education, community organizing, recreation, leadership development, or nonprofit programming.
  • Individuals with lived experience reflecting the communities served by Pride of the Glens are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift and move program materials, tables, chairs, and supplies.
  • Ability to participate in outdoor activities, community projects, and youth excursions.
  • Ability to travel locally for programming and partnership activities.

ABOUT PRIDE OF THE GLENS

Pride of the Glens is a resident-led organization dedicated to improving quality of life in Dacono and surrounding communities. Through leadership development, youth engagement, community building, neighborhood improvement, cultural celebration, and advocacy, Pride of the Glens empowers residents to create positive change and strengthen community connections.

Join us in creating vibrant spaces where youth can learn, grow, and lead! This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in youth development while making a lasting difference in our community. We value energetic individuals who are committed to fostering safe, inclusive environments that inspire young minds to succeed. All positions are paid roles designed to support your professional growth while contributing meaningfully to the lives of young people.

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 – 22.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Title: Youth Leadership and Engagement Coordinator

Company: Colorado Nonprofit Development Center

Location: Dacono, CO

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