Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Outreach Worker to join the Baby College Department.

The Outreach Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. 

The Baby College is a program that addresses the needs of children between the ages of 0 through 3 and is a critical piece of our early intervention work. It is our goal to provide families with both a range of information and the support necessary to raise happy and healthy children who enter school ready to learn.  

The Baby College is seeking full-time Outreach Workers to recruit new clients for our parenting program.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED (college degree preferred)
• Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturday
• knowledge of and experience dealing with underserved urban communities is a big plus
• Experience doing outdoor canvassing-style community outreach is a big plus
• Experience doing outreach through collaborative partnerships with other non-profits and CBOs is a plus
• Experience with event-based outreach is a plus

Who you are 

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideally, the employee will stand as a role model; therefore, core values must always be exhibited.
• Excellent communication skills: Familiar with the Harlem community and locations where parents are connected.
• Energetic and able to do heavy walking; Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Spanish and French Speakers are a plus!
• Previous sales experience is a plus!
• Previous experience doing outdoor canvassing-style outreach, collaborative partnership, and event-based outreach is also a plus
• Must be available Tuesday - Saturday

What you'll do

• Recruit new clients to join the Baby College by door-to-door solicitation.
• Assess client needs, develop and implement plans to meet those needs, and make appropriate referrals to the families.
• Research other agencies and programs that involve and collaborate with the same goals.
• Articulately talk by speaking clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas that are presented verbally
• Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Coordinate and refer services of community resources, placement providers, and/or collateral agencies.
• Create and record basic case notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
• Some flexibility will at times, be required depending on department-related events

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The annual salary range for this position is $40,000-$42,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance. To be considered, interested applicants can apply directly through the job posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.