About New Pathways for Youth

At New Pathways for Youth, we’re passionate about transforming the lives of youth by providing the support, stability, and skills they need to flourish in the community and within their families. Over the past 35 years, we’ve impacted the lives of over 6,500 youth—individuals who face poverty and adversity four times greater than others their age—helping them break through barriers and change the trajectory of their lives.

We are equally passionate about the potential of our staff. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is mission-focused, committed to self-care, open to personal and professional skill development, leads an integrated and balanced life that contributes to our collective impact, approaches others by recognizing their whole person and the contributions each individual brings, and upholds a culture of accountability that fosters trust. This trust is essential as we work together to transform the lives of even more youth in our community. We operate within an open work environment that encourages collaboration and supports engagement among our staff.

As a Training Coordinator, your role is pivotal in driving effectiveness through mentor training, curriculum development, and Level Up Academy facilitation. Operating within a hybrid in-office and work-from-home environment in Phoenix, AZ, you'll leverage strategic mentor training and innovative curriculum design to empower mentors, engage youth, and foster meaningful learning experiences. Additionally, you will travel to schools to facilitate sessions, ensuring the effective delivery of our programs directly to the youth we serve.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Facilitate curriculum sessions to support personal and life skills development, college, and career readiness, ensuring impactful learning experiences for youth and mentors.
• Develop curriculum content that advances program distinctions and provides relevant learning experiences, aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Partner with the Director of Training and Curriculum to develop and implement comprehensive mentor training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and guiding principles.
• Facilitate mentor training programs, providing guidance and support to mentors to enhance their effectiveness in supporting youth and contributing to program success.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to mentors, promoting their active engagement with curriculum, research, and data to enhance their effectiveness in supporting youth and contributing to program success.
• Apply ongoing research, data, and experience to enhance personal and life skills development, college, and career readiness, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Design engaging program activities and interactions that promote active participation and practical application of program principles, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for youth and mentors.
• Model personal development work and provide additional learning opportunities for participants, enhancing their engagement and understanding of program content while fostering meaningful learning experiences.

Organization Qualities/Traits

New Pathways for Youth embodies a culture of care, determination, effectiveness, and intentionality. Our organizational ethos is characterized by motivation, goal orientation, empathy, inclusivity, and respect. We are committed to leveraging research, data, and experience to achieve our intended impact, advancing positive change within our community.

Additional details 

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and falls within the range of $45,000 – $50,000 annually. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous time off allowances. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, with one Saturday per month dedicated to mentor training. The Saturday hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the following Monday off. Occasional additional Saturdays may be required, with acknowledgment through a weekday off. Additionally, the role entails working one Launch event per year, with hours from Thursday 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 8:30 pm, and Sunday from 7 am to 6:30 pm. Following the Launch event, the individual in this position will receive two days off, along with a pre-assigned monthly Acknowledgement Day to compensate for any additional time worked beyond the normal schedule. As this position involves travel, a dependable vehicle with unrestricted driving capability and proof of insurance are required. New Pathways for Youth is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Employee Qualities/Traits

Essential qualities needed include being:

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Psychology, Non-profit, or a related field.
• Service-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and procedures.
• Effective and polite communicator, conveying information accurately.
• Ability to work independently with a strong focus on tasks.
• Willingness to share authority and follow up consistently.
• Ability to multitask with a sense of urgency to achieve goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Focus on building and maintaining positive relationships with people.
• Skill in inspiring and motivating others as a team builder
• Ability to make collaborative decisions while taking responsibility for risks.
• Outgoing, warm, enthusiastic, and empathetic personality
• Leadership skills based on motivating others and achieving results.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s license and reliable transportation without restrictions.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in training or teaching roles
• Eligibility for or possession of Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance

To apply for the position, please email your cover letter and resume to Oscar Hidalgo at ohidalgo@npfy.org. Please ensure to include your name and the position title "Training Coordinator" in the subject line of the email. Additionally, kindly include your salary requirements in your cover letter. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.