Economic Empowerment Education Coordinator [075] [079]

$22.75 an hour. Part-time, Monday- Friday 10am-2:00pm.This is a limited duration position December 2024-June 2025. it is site based at 41 SE 102nd Avenue, Portland OR.

Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Economic Empowerment Education Coordinator to join the New Day team.

As an Economic Empowerment Education Coordinator, you'll be a builder of curriculum and trainer. Your unique knowledge, insight, skills, and expertise will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.

Join New Avenues and...

Make an Impact: Develop a critical set of resources for youth.
Thrive in a Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.
Grow as a Professional: Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.

Our Commitment to Equity:

At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

Who You Are:

Experienced: You may have lived experience with navigating gender-based violence and impacts of the sex trades and understand how those experiences can impact financial wellness. Your experience is a source of strength, knowledge and expertise and fuels your compassion and care.

Non-Judgmental: You work alongside both youth and staff with lives experience in the sex industry without judgment. You have an awareness of biases personally and systematically that individuals who have been in the sex industry might face.

Reliable: You are committed to showing up consistently, building trust, and following through on your promises and deadlines.

Organized: You understand and feel confident juggling multiple priorities, deadlines, and communicating with your managers about expectations

Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.

What You'll Do:

Collaborate in building Economic Empowerment tools: Work with the team to create an economic empowerment and harm reduction focused tool kit for mentors on the New Day team to implement with youth.

Support Growth and Learning: Lead trainings for staff and youth on content related to economic empowerment and finances, facilitate feedback opportunities on what you are developing.

Document the Journey: Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.

Qualifications:

* Lived experience in the sex trades or as a survivor of sex trafficking preferred

Understanding of budgeting, credit, and barriers survivors face to financial independence
Competency in Canva
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Access to reliable transportation [SN1]
Able to pass an extensive background check due to the nature of our work with youth

Apply Today:

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this screen and attach your resume and cover letter.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.