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Positive Youth Development Coordinator

Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Service: Positive Youth Development Coordinator- Part-Time | Non-Exempt 

About Us:
Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services (HKYFS) is a mission-driven nonprofit serving the Haddam and Killingworth communities. We are dedicated to promoting the positive development of youth and families through education, prevention, and support services. We work in close collaboration with schools, parents, and community partners to foster the well-being of the young people in our region.

Position Overview:
HKYFS seeks an enthusiastic and creative Positive Youth Development (PYD) Coordinator to design, lead, and evaluate youth programs during school, after-school, and summer. Reporting to the Director of Programming, the PYD Coordinator empowers youth through evidence-based initiatives that build emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, and healthy relationships.

This role fosters holistic youth development in the HK community, supports broader agency initiatives such as outreach and fundraising, and ensures programming aligns with organizational goals, and values. The PYD Coordinator helps youth grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Programming

  • Partner with Haddam-Killingworth schools to deliver in-school PYD education.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate youth programming during the school year and summer that supports social-emotional growth and leadership development.
  • Incorporate evidence-based programs to support self-advocacy, confidence, and healthy peer relationships.
  • Collaborate with school partners to address the emerging needs of HK youth and their families.
  • Use creative strategies to build programming that fosters internal and external developmental assets.
  • Able to identify needs and implement programs independently with a focus on youth safety, inclusion, and emotional well-being.
  • Applies trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate strategies when developing and implementing programming.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

  • Understand the landscape of youth-serving organizations to effectively educate community members, volunteers, and funders.
  •  Partner with staff to design wellness and PYD campaigns for students, parents, and the community.
  • Assist in building communication strategies to expand the reach and impact of HKYFS initiatives.
  • Contribute to agency-wide fundraising, community events, and volunteer engagement.
  • Represent HKYFS at school and community meetings to foster relationships.

Administrative & Strategic Support

  • Track and report program outcomes; assist with grant writing and reporting as needed.
  • Participate in staff meetings and ongoing collaboration to ensure continuity across programs.
  • Maintain positive public relationships with partners, donors, volunteers, and funders.

 Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in social work, education, community development, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including goal setting and progress monitoring.
  • Experience working with youth in an educational or community-based setting preferred.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • A background check and reference check will be conducted prior to hiring.
  • Valid Connecticut driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • This is a part-time position, 20-30 hours per week.
  • Flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for events or programming.
  • Pay range $28 – $31 per hour 
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Paid holidays and vacation days

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to executivedirectorhkyfs@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

HKYFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Join us in creating opportunities for local youth to thrive, lead, and succeed.