HEAF Outreach Coordinator

About PAL

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization and has been a vibrant and vital institution, serving as an effective, critical bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs of the City since 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults. Programs include Head Start, after-school programs and summer day camps for elementary, middle and high school youth, and summer Playstreets. PAL also runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. Staying true to PALs roots, a cornerstone of our youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages. At PAL, were devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

Position Summary

The HEAF Outreach Coordinator supports the daily operations of PAL's HEAF program at the Harlem Center, serving middle and high school students in grades 6–12. Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, maintaining student records and attendance, managing schedules, supporting events, and communicating with students and families.

The position also supports student recruitment, family engagement, and community outreach while helping connect students to academic enrichment, college access, career exploration, and leadership opportunities. Working under the direction of the HEAF Program Director, the Outreach Coordinator helps ensure students and families remain informed, engaged, and connected to program resources.

Commitment & Compensation

- Schedule: 10 hours per week

- Salary: $30 per hour

Major Duties & Responsibilities

- Program Support: Assist with the coordination of daily program activities, schedules, student rosters, attendance, and general program needs.

- Student and Family Communication: Communicate with students and families regarding program schedules, activities, events, attendance, and important updates. Assist with follow-up when students are absent.

- Outreach and Recruitment: Assist with student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach to local schools, families, and community organizations to promote program participation.

- Events and Activities: Help organize workshops, college tours, family activities, and special events, including coordinating sign-ups and collecting required permission forms.

- Administrative Support: Maintain attendance records and student documentation, assist with routine administrative tasks, and provide program updates to the HEAF Program Director.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

- High school diploma required. Associates degree or higher in a relevant human services field preferred.

- 1-2 years of community outreach, youth development or other relevant experience required.

- Demonstrated skills and competency in culturally relevant approaches and youth development.

- Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others.

- Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining community partnerships.

- Experience working in an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse environment.

- Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

- Leadership skills in conflict intervention, negotiation, decision-making, and delegation.

- Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple requests.

- Committed to working toward positive community change.

- Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively to staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.

- Ability to work evenings, early mornings and/or weekend hours as may be required periodically.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Location: Harlem Center – 441 Manhattan Avenue, New York, NY

Start Date: November 2026

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. Were devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agencys lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.