Youth Outreach Coordinator

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist
- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

This full-time, grant-funded position supports the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with regional K–12 school systems and youth-serving organizations. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and working closely with events, faculty and staff, the Youth Outreach Coordinator serves as a key liaison connecting community partners with campus resources and departments.

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Adult Outreach, the Coordinator is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing youth-focused programming on campus, with primary leadership and operational supervision of youth summer camps during the spring and summer months.

Note:

This position is supported by grant funding. Funding is currently available; continuation is contingent upon ongoing grant availability.

• Community Engagement & K–12 Educational Partnerships (40%)
  • Build, cultivate, and sustain collaborative relationships with regional K–12 schools, non-profits, and educational community partners through active participation in meetings, networking, and regional events.
  • Serve as the primary institutional point of contact for external K–12 educational entities seeking partnership opportunities with the college.
  • Coordinate and host special events, campus visits, and enrichment activities tailored for K–12 partners and students.
  • Foster and encourage active involvement from diverse campus departments in ongoing outreach and relationship-building with regional schools.
  • Perform other related community engagement duties as assigned.
• Youth Summer Camps & Seasonal Programming (50%)
  • Lead the development, refinement, and expansion of youth summer camp offerings and related seasonal programming in collaboration with camp directors and academic departments.
  • Propose and implement best-practice initiatives, including staff training workshops, safety protocols, and operational policy development for summer camps.
  • Manage camp scheduling, logistics, participant registration, and room reservations in coordination with the Events Office.
  • Lead marketing and outreach efforts to recruit youth participants and families for camps, workshops, and specialized events.
  • Oversee daily camp operations, including master scheduling, on-campus activities, arrivals, departures, and camper safety.
  • Supervise, mentor, and manage seasonal camp support staff (college interns and student workers).
  • Manage the inventory, ordering, and budget administration for camp supplies and program materials across all youth offerings.
  • Design and execute program assessments for summer camps; analyze data and prepare comprehensive summary reports for granting agencies, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Events Office staff to support the planning and execution of grant-funded initiatives, campus-wide events, and outreach activities serving both adult and youth audiences.
• Assist with departmental events and campus-wide initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, including direct experience working with youth (ages 5–18), preferably in a teaching, youth development, or…