New Americans Initiative Coordinator (Flatbush YMCA)
YMCA of Greater New York
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Post Date: Jun 05, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: $24.00
Location: US - New York - Brooklyn
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Description
The Flatbush YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the New Americans Initiative with the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services.

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Key Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing support & trauma-informed case management services to participants & community members, including providing & documenting social service referrals & outcomes, as per program standards & funder expectations; Understand, articulate, & support participants with issues related to program eligibility & ensure participants understand & adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules, & regulations; Support recruitment, registration, authentic assessment, & orientation for new students. In partnership with the NAI Director, ensure consistent community outreach, retention, & recruitment within local communities; Provide outstanding hospitality to all participants, members, & guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting proactively by initiating a professional relationship with participants to address their needs, concerns, & questions, & by serving as an agent to accommodate those needs or concerns; Assist with the management of programs to maximize participant satisfaction, revenue, & compliance with the YMCA & funder standards; Provide participants with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, & ownership of the YMCA & their own growth & development; Maintain internal case files & support the NAI Data Manager, ensuring timely data entry into government & internal databases or any other database assigned to the Initiative, including, but not limited to, intake, goals, & outcomes, pre-testing & post-testing, attendance, case notes, & ensuring that supporting documentation is complete; Maintain up-to-date referral network & linkage agreements, & ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrate technology, family, health, immigration, legal, & financial literacy; Assist with reporting to government & private funders, tracking & reporting student data & achievement results, & coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Initiative; Assist with recruiting, scheduling, supervising, & evaluating program staff, volunteers, & interns, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication, & being clear about roles & relationships; Model the best practices of hospitality & positive culture; This position supports all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, & participant outreach; Work enthusiastically as part of a team; Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, & special events, as appropriate & requested.

Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Mental Health or a relevant field, or equivalent work experience; 2 years of related experience; Bilingual required; Knowledge of principles & practices related to adult literacy & civic education, immigration legal services & case management; Ability to articulate immigration issues, trends, & advocacy efforts at the local, city & state levels; Ability to read, translate, collate & report raw data; Must work a minimum of 2 evenings per week.

Notes
Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.