CENTER:
Leadership & Engagement

SUPERVISOR:
YouthActionNet® Program Manager

PURPOSE:
The Program Coordinator’s duties will include the following duties in support of the YouthActionNet® program; workshop planning; web site content coordination; research and planning; project implementation; and support to grant management tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Global
   Assist with the coordination, planning, and implementation of all activities related to the YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship including:
   1. Coordinate the YouthActionNet® fellowship application and selection processes, including receipt of applications, contacting relevant references, and communications with the newly-selected Fellows.
   2. Manage all logistical details related to the Annual YouthActionNet® Global Workshop including coordinating visas, travel arrangements, hotel and meeting space, and group meals.
   3. Coordinate regular communication with YouthActionNet® Fellows and assist in maintaining the YouthActionNet® contact database.
   4. Support learning and resource opportunities for current or previous Fellows, including assisting with ongoing skill-building sessions and/or grants management.

2. Virtual
   Assist with the coordination, management and implementation of activities related to the YouthActionNet.org, including:
   1. Assist the YouthActionNet® team in creating and highlighting content for the YouthActionNet® website.
   2. Conduct research around thematic spotlights, and reach out to youth-serving NGOs for content sharing.
   3. Assist with online newsletter creation and dissemination.
   4. Assist in tracking user generated content to identify key contributions for wider dissemination.
   5. Assist in ongoing site review and maintenance.

3. National
   Assist with the coordination, management and implementation of activities related to the National program expansion, including:
   1. Coordinate grant management activities related to YouthActionNet® country grants.
   2. Manage all logistical details related to the Annual YouthActionNet® Institute Retreat.
   3. Assist Program Manager in specific research and assist in writing concept papers and proposals for further funding of the program.
   4. Assist in collecting, compiling and creating programmatic reports due to donors on a quarterly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently manage tasks.

Strong interpersonal skills appropriate to operating in a multicultural, international environment.

High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to organize events such as seminars, training and/or conferences.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Oral and written fluency in a second language is preferred.

Evidence of strong research skills and analytical skills.

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

JOB LEVEL: Coordinator I
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DURATION: June – December 2009
LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.

To Apply: Please email completed application, cover letter, and resume to jobs@iyfnet.org and title the e-mail with “YAN Program Coordinator” in the subject line. International Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.