YEAH! Program Coordinator

YEAH! PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Do you enjoy working with youth, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities that help young people thrive?

North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council (NCPPC) is seeking a full-time YEAH! Program Coordinator to lead youth development and adolescent health programming throughout Lewis County, with a primary focus on the Lowville community.

The YEAH! (Youth Empowerment and Adolescent Health) Program helps young people build the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to make healthy decisions and reach their full potential.

What You'll Do:

• Facilitate youth development and adolescent health programming in school and community settings, with a primary focus on Lowville Academy
• Coordinate youth engagement opportunities, special events, field trips, and community activities
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local agencies
• Recruit and engage youth participants in program activities
• Assist with outreach, promotion, and community awareness efforts
• Collect program data and maintain required documentation for grant reporting

Topics and Programs May Include:

• Healthy relationships
• Communication and decision-making skills
• Pregnancy prevention and contraception
• HIV and STI prevention
• Mental health and wellness
• LGBTQ+ inclusion and support
• Community engagement and youth empowerment

Training & Professional Development:

New staff follow a structured onboarding process designed to build confidence and familiarity with program expectations. This includes:

• Observing experienced educators and coordinators
• Becoming familiar with lesson materials and program expectations
• Co-facilitating programming with experienced staff
• Gradually leading activities independently with support and feedback
• Ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities

Most educational programming is delivered using established lesson plans and resources developed for the YEAH! Program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Education, Human Services, or a related field required.
• Experience working with youth, schools, or community-based programs preferred.
• Teaching certification is not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create welcoming, inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation required. Eligible work-related mileage beyond the normal commute is reimbursed at the current GSA rate.
• Ability to complete required background check and school fingerprinting, unless fingerprints already on file meet the applicable requirements.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting salary: $41,600 - $45,760 annually ($20.00-$22.00/hour), commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Employee discount program
• Employment with NCPPC may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), depending on the employee’s eligibility.

How to Apply (2-Step Process):

• To be considered, please apply through Indeed and complete NCPPC’s online employment application: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uGLGBgRXiB

*Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more about NCPPC at https://www.ncppc.org.\*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is based in Lowville, NY and is not a remote position. If you currently live outside the area, please briefly describe your plans for relocation or connection to the region.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person