Advocacy Coordinator Position Available In New York, New York

Advocacy Coordinator
Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)

• a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York
• seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Advocacy Coordinator to support our After-School programs.

The Advocacy Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of

Harlem Children’s Zone:

breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are currently seeking an Advocacy Coordinator to provide complete oversight of the program’s academic enrichment and support components. The Advocacy Coordinator will ensure program participants receive needed mentorship, academic support, social-emotional support, career readiness, college prep, life skills, and multicultural exposures to prepare them for college and careers. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know .
Bachelor’s degree
2 years of experience working in an educational, case management, social work, or community service setting
1 year of supervisory/management experience
Who you are
A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
Strong organizational, planning, leadership, writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing, mission-driven staff
Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
Ability to motivate and encourage self-esteem in youth
What you’ll do
Work one-on-one with students to understand the diversity of needs for academic resources
Oversee work with school partners and parents while collaborating with other site staff
Supervises Student Advocates and tutors to assess students’ needs, and develop and implement plans to meet those needs
Maintain statistical data for all education-related activities, such as student participation and tutor hours dedicated to education activities
Review the educational history of students to evaluate academic performance and learning characteristics
Coordinate, develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the IEP for students
Prepare reports and updates as required and continuously evaluate program impact
Review and use of data to make informed decisions around the education component program improvements
Develop long-term and short-term plans/programs to meet instructional objectives
Attend and contribute to case management meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule
On-Site (Monday-Friday)

Peacemaker Program:

10 AM

• 6 PM

Promise Academy, After School:

11 AM

• 7 PM

Zone High School After-School:

12 PM

• 8 PM (Friday 10 AM
• 6 PM)

A Cut Above:

11 AM

• 7 PM
  As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families
• and our staff
• thrive.

We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career Advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The annual salary range for this position is $55,000

• $60,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance.

To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.