Job description

The Youth Engagement Coordinator works onsite at Foster High School in Tukwila and focuses on re-engaging students through ABC-focused attendance, behavior, and coursework, with an emphasis on high school/GED completion, post-secondary education, and/or career paths. This role involves connecting scholars and families to necessary services and providing activities and projects to build self-confidence, cultural identities, histories, and youth leadership. The Youth Engagement Coordinator collaborates with schools to establish strength-based wraparound services that support scholars' success in the school environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1+ years’ experience working with “opportunity” or “at-risk” youth.

Knowledge of the Seattle Public School system

Ability to work with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)

Proven ability to build relationships and trust quickly.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, when necessary, consistent with the demands of the students and schools.

Successful candidates must have access to reliable transportation, an essential requirement for this position.

Punctuality.

High School Diploma; bachelor’s degree in a related or relevant field preferred.

ULMS Total Compensation

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,741.40 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during the first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 days paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer-paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, program participants, and community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.