New England HERC

Title: GFR 163 Program Liaison
Department: Latino Education Institute
Supervisor: Maria Juncos Gautier

SSTA Approver: Maria Juncos Gautier

General Statement of Duties:

Under the leadership of the Program Manager, Program Liaison is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the YCU program including, but not limited to: outreach, recruitment, and retention of Worcester's youth. Candidate must be a supportive, willing, positive, and energetic participant in the implementation of the outcome measurement system.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and nurture a positive youth development culture.
2. Communicate and plan with the LEI Administrators on a regular basis, keeping them informed of all activity within the program relating to logistics, participants, staff and partners.
3. Maintain accurate records of monitoring and evaluation tools, attendance, directory, and assessments for all participants. 
4. Meet weekly with the LEI Administrators and program team to coordinate staffing, enrollment changes and curriculum modifications.
5. Provide up-to-date monthly program highlights such as photos, success stories, etc. to Digital Artist for social media posting.
6. Ensure the appropriate implementation and coordination of field trips, guest speakers, and optional program offerings (Family Academies).
7. Participate in required trainings, workshops, conferences or other aspects of professional development including funder sponsored events.
8. Serve as a mandated reporter, reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect in collaboration with the Executive Director and any compliance procedures for follow-through.
9. Other duties as assigned, including supporting other staff and representing the organization upon assignment.

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office applications and record keeping.
2. Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
3. Strong work ethic and commitment to positive youth development.
4. Success in prioritizing and meeting multiple demands and deadlines.
5. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, manage own work and time, and be accountable for performance.
6. Alignment and agreement with the vision, mission, and values of the Latino Education Institute.
7. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree and/or 3 year of experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
2. Reliable access to transportation.
3. Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.

Hourly Rate: $35 per hour

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About Worcester State University

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a vibrant public university located in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England and home to 38,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Situated on a compact 58-acre campus, the University offers 50 undergraduate and graduate academic programs to more than 6,400 students annually. The Princeton Review ranks us as one of the 75 "Best Value" public colleges in the country, as well as a "Best in the Northeast" college.

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