Community Coordinator

The Community Coordinator will bring a passion for Harlem Children’s Zone's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Community Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering engagement, strengthening program implementation, and enhancing community partnerships within HCZ’s multi-generational community center. Serving youth, adults, and seniors, this role builds trusted relationships with participants and families, supports high-quality program delivery, and ensures that community voices are heard and reflected in the center’s activities.

About Harlem Children's Zone

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Community Coordinator.

For more information, check out [Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here are 7 Things You Need to Know](https://hcz.org/our-stories/want-to-work-at-harlem-childrens-zone-heres-7-things-you-need-to-know/).

Responsibilities

• The Coordinator collaborates closely with program and leadership staff to promote consistent attendance, develop partnerships, and track outcomes aligned with HCZ’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty.

1\. Family & Participant Engagement

• Build meaningful connections with youth, adults, and senior participants.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the community center and families.
• Conduct outreach and maintain regular communication through phone calls, in-person meetings, and events.

2\. Attendance and Retention Support

• Track daily and weekly attendance across all program areas.
• Identify and address barriers to consistent participation.
• Implement strategies that improve retention and deepen participant investment.

3\. Community and Partner Engagement

• Develop and sustain partnerships with local organizations, service providers, and community leaders.
• Coordinate community events and support center-wide initiatives.
• Connect families to internal and external resources aligned with their needs and interests.

4\. Program Development and Implementation

• Lead daily operations and logistics of youth, adult, and senior programs.
• Collaborate with site staff to ensure high-quality, engaging, and culturally relevant programming.
• Offer input on program design and lead portions of programming when needed.
• Coordinate program logistics and maintain organized tracking of deliverables and timelines.

5\. Data Tracking and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, and referral outcomes using designated systems.
• Prepare monthly reports and present findings to leadership.
• Use data to drive continuous program improvement.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working for a community-based or youth/family-serving organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across generations and cultures.
• Experience with program coordination, community outreach, or case management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or database systems for tracking and reporting.

Pay

Harlem Children's Zone · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-27

Salary: USD 50,000–60,000

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 per year.

Benefits

• 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.
• Highly competitive base salaries
• Merit-based performance increase
• 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)

September – June

Monday – Thursday (1pm-9pm), Saturdays (8am- 4pm)

July – August

Monday – Friday (10:30am- 6:30pm) and select Saturdays

\*Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)

• 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._

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