Girls Forward Leadership & Mentorship Cohort Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
City Parks Foundation’s Girls Forward program, in partnership with Nike, provides free, girls-only sports programming and leadership development opportunities for middle- and high-school–aged (13–16) youth across New York City parks. Girls Forward creates welcoming, supportive spaces where girls can build confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong connection to sport, movement, and community engagement.

As an extension of this work, the Girls Forward Leadership & Mentorship Cohort provides a select group of participants with additional opportunities for personal growth through leadership workshops, mentorship, community service, and career exploration connected to the world of sports and beyond.

We are seeking a part-time Girls Forward Cohort Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Leadership & Mentorship Cohort. The Coordinator will work closely with the Girls Forward Program Manager to assist with organizing workshops, coordinating partner visits and guest speakers, supporting field trips and excursions, and ensuring the smooth operation of cohort sessions and special events. Programming takes place primarily in Queens, with occasional travel throughout New York City.

COMPENSATION: $18 - $35 per hour, 7 - 35 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning and coordinating biweekly Girls Forward Leadership & Mentorship Cohort sessions
• Support the implementation of leadership workshops, team-building activities, and cohort discussions
• Coordinate logistics for guest speakers, partner organizations, and mentorship opportunities
• Communicate with external partners to arrange site visits, panels, and field experiences
• Assist with organizing and supervising excursions to partner organizations, cultural institutions, and sporting events
• Support the planning and execution of the cohort’s capstone project and final recognition event
• Help manage program logistics, including attendance tracking, materials preparation, and food coordination
• Assist with transportation coordination for trips and off-site experiences
• Maintain clear and professional communication with cohort participants and families
• Support outreach and volunteer coordination for group service opportunities
• Document program activities through notes, photos, and participation tracking when needed
• Arrive prepared and assist with facilitating sessions and activities as directed by the Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth, preferably in mentorship, education, sports, or youth development programs
• Interest in girls’ leadership, empowerment, and youth development
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate logistics, communicate with partners, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfort facilitating group activities and supporting workshop-style learning environments
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders across New York City
• Willingness to travel to various program locations and partner sites throughout NYC
• Background check and SafeSport training required

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.

We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.

Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.