Community Educator Coordinator

ABOUT US

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction and guidance of the Community Teen Director and consistent with the mission and values of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, the Community Educator Coordinator supports the implementation of community-based education programs that promote youth mental wellness and positive development.  This role is responsible for facilitating Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid trainings as well as other mental wellness and community education offerings, supporting mental wellness programs for teens and caregivers, and assisting with outreach and education efforts across Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties. The coordinator works directly with youth, caregivers, community partners, and YMCA staff to ensure programs are welcoming, engaging, and effective.  This position requires regular local travel to program and partner sites within Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties, and is subject to grant funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
• Facilitates mental wellness, life skills, and youth development programming for both community education settings and out-of-school time programs, in collaboration with program leads and community partners throughout Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties
• Facilitates community-based education and outreach programs with a focus on mental wellness, including Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) trainings
• Collaborates with schools, healthcare providers, and other partners to schedule and implement trainings and workshops that support youth mental health and caregiver/adult education
• Supports the preparation and adaptation of program materials to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance
• Maintains accurate documentation related to attendance, participation, and grant compliance
• Provide clear and supportive communication with caregivers, school personnel, and community partners
• Assists with logistics for trainings and events, including scheduling, materials setup, registration, and evaluation follow-up
• Models inclusive and trauma-informed practices in all interactions with youth and community members
• Ensures adherence to YMCA of WNC safet