An Adult Coach must be a dynamic educator and organizer who is able to empower youth through political education and base building strategies while advancing IntegrateNYC’s mission: to develop youth leaders who repair the harms of segregation and build authentic integration and equity.

A successful Adult Coach must be deeply knowledgeable about transformative youth development, anti-racist organizing, and the NYC department of education. They will be a creative collaborator, a proactive and responsive problem-solver, and a source of inspiration and direction for youth during times of transition.

Because we are an intergenerational organization focused on transformative youth development, the Adult Coach will partner with student leaders to execute their role, coach youth in developing their skills and sense of power, and serve an intergenerational team (ages 13+).

Key Responsibilities

• Design curriculum (lesson plans and activities for both virtual and in-person settings) and collaborate with Coaches and Program Directors to co-facilitate sessions
• Prepare and attend opportunities for youth as a coach (i.e. panels, rallies, meetings with policy makers, etc.)
• Plan and/or participating in coalition / partner meetings as a support to youth
• Assist youth in personal development and growth in individual coaching sessions; be available to provide emotional support, guidance, and advice to youth during scheduled coaching sessions
• Connect with NYC educators to expand partnerships and base building
• Communicate With INYC leadership regarding youth needing conflict resolution, crisis intervention or experiencing emotional distress.
• Maintain appropriate communication (email, slack, or verbal communication) with team

Learning and Development

• Attend mandatory training and program and team meetings
• Take advantage of professional development funds and seek capacity building opportunities to strengthen coaching competencies
• Spend time independently researching, reading, and learning about new concepts to bring to the team
• Lead at least one internal Coaches Professional Development opportunity per semester

Administrative

• Support with data collection of program-based surveys and individual growth assessments
• Track weekly attendance and maintain program roster
• Complete weekly online timecard by required deadlines

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of youth development, generous listening and relationship building
• Differentiated curriculum design and delivery
• Dedication to educational equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, including familiarity or experience with: NYC educational system; trauma informed practices; transformative/restorative/healing justice; disability justice; dismantling the patriarchy; queer liberation; immigrant rights; capitalism and imperialism analysis

Who You Are

Committed to practicing liberation We do not live in a world that honors the dignity of every person. We are committed to building a world that has never existed. To do that, we are all in a process of learning and unlearning, expanding how we honor each other and ourselves, and experimenting toward new ways of working and being. You want to be in that imperfect but vital process with our community.

Experienced supporting the growth of youth (9-24) You feel comfortable with and excited to intentionally build relationships with youth where they feel seen, supported, and challenged to expand in the ways that are important to them.

Passionate about building and maintaining partnerships You are excited to share about IntegrateNYC’s work with current and potential coalition partners, funders, adult allies and other supporters. You understand the power of grassroots organizing as a mechanism for change and will bring that energy to the ways you relationships and execute your responsibilities.

The first step in the application process is to fill out this application form by July 8th, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Candidates who move on to the next step will meet with the hiring manager (or member of the hiring committee) for an initial phone screen. Following the phone screen, candidates who are invited to the next phase will meet an intergenerational group of our team for a “Meeterview” – a meeting meets interview – where we will get to know each other better. Final offers will be made after all eligible candidates have completed their Meeterview.