Employment Opportunities

ORGANIZATIONAL/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) was established in 1994 and incorporated as a formal non-profit collaborative in 2000 to address the socio-economic conditions impacting low-income families living in the City of Los Angeles, with a focus on Westlake and surrounding communities, and expanding to Koreatown in 2024. With the mission of catalyzing partnerships to systemically address the multiple challenges facing low-income families, CCNP works with its partners to help families create pathways to financial security and economic opportunity through our FamilySource Center (FSC) programs, financial asset building programs and other signature programs.

Position Summary: The Summer Youth Ambassador is a short-term, 6-week position focused on supporting the planning and implementation of CCNP’s Summer Program. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working with youth and making a positive impact on middle and high school students through engaging, educational, and enrichment activities.

Summer Youth Ambassador will perform a broad range of duties spanning the full employment cycle, including, but not limited to providing expert counsel, support and/or monitoring of the following:

1. Support the FSC’s college corner, which serves as a hub of academic support and resources for students;

2. Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of CCNP’s Summer Program

3. Support daily program activities for middle school and high school students

4. Serve as a positive role model and mentor to participating youth

5. Facilitate workshops, group discussions, and interactive activities

6. Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students

7. Track student participation and provide feedback to program staff

8. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth program operations

9. Assist with set-up, clean-up, and general program logistics

10. Additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Current college student in good academic standing, must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to function as a team player

2. Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries and confidentiality;

3. Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills;

4. Excellent work ethic and proven ability to multitask;

5. Excellent work ethic and ability to work under pressure, address multiple priorities and meet deadlines;

6. Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries and confidentiality;

7. Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to complete high quality and timely documentation

8. Culturally competent in working with the public and individuals with various cultural and economic backgrounds and abilities.

9. The ability to read, write and speak in English is required, and the ability to speak Spanish and/or Korean is preferred, given that many of the targeted families are monolingual in Spanish and/or Korean. Cultural sensitivity is required.

10. Friendly, dependable and flexible team player with the ability to use tact and diplomacy in communication and adapt to changes in a busy work environment.

11. Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Windows Operating System.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

● High School diploma or equivalent

● Enrolled in College/ University ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

● Background check and TB test clearance.

● Must be available to work 20 hours per week. Weekends and evenings as needed, Schedule may be subject to change.

Physical Requirements

1. To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

2. Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.

3. Must be able to speak and hear well.

4. Good vision is imperative.

5. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

6. Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance

Expectations for All Central City Neighborhood Partners Staff Candidates for employment at a CCNP, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:

1. Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Central City Neighborhood Partners.

2. Deep commitment to the success of all families and Youth

3. Commitment to excellence and high standards — for self, families, and colleagues.

4. Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.

5. Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

6. Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.

7. Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.

8. Ability to develop respectful relationships with the families we serve, marked by sensitivity to the families’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

10. Ability to effectively handle challenging situations

11. Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.

12. Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.

ORGANIZATIONAL/PROGRAM BACKGROUND Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) was established in 1994 and incorporated as a formal non-profit collaborative in 2000 to address the socio-economic conditions impacting low-income families living in the City of Los Angeles, with a focus on Westlake and surrounding communities. and expanding to Koreatown in 2024. With the mission of catalyzing partnerships to systemically address the multiple challenges facing low-income families, CCNP works with its partners to help families create pathways to financial security and economic opportunity through our FamilySource Center (FSC) program, financial asset-building programs and other signature programs.

Position Overview: The Program Navigator is responsible for supporting our youth programs and workshops. This is a temporary, full-time position running through August 31, 2026. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with youth, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Program Navigator will perform a broad range of duties spanning the full employment cycle, including, but not limited to providing expert counsel, support and/or monitoring of the following: 1. Conduct targeted outreach and engagement for the Pueblo Unido Project and serve as a liaison to the community 2. Facilitate group and individual sessions of youth, ages 13-24, and implement the Seeking Safety curriculum 3. Ensure participant confidentiality including written and verbal information 4. Participate in coalitions that align with the project, including prevention of substance use and HIV 5. Coordinate with the Project Director and other individuals to ensure success in project implementation 6. Conduct ongoing participant engagement, to include but not limited to resource linkage, baseline, exit, and follow-up questionnaires 7. Coordinate ongoing PUP participant services with CCNP Youth Programs in collaboration with the CCNP Youth Services Manager/Coordinator 8. Coordinate referrals to other CCNP programs, case management, or other City of Los Angeles programs 9. Participate in ongoing training to increase awareness and skills around mental health, substance use and HIV prevention 10. Maintain up-to-date data entry and other project data 11. Generate reports, file completed work in designated locations and perform ongoing quality review 12. Create social media campaigns that support the message and goals of the PUP program 13. Will collaborate with partners to extend the reach of resources and the overall success of the program 14. Provide on-site support during program activities and events 15. Help prepare materials and set up for workshops and sessions 16. Perform general administrative and program support tasks as needed 17. Represent CCNP with professionalism and tact to screen, respond, and greet calls and visitors. 18. Friendly, dependable and flexible. 19. The ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish is required, given that many of the targeted families are monolingual in Spanish. Cultural sensitivity is required. 20. Additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ● Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Windows Operating System. ● Ability to manage databases and reporting systems in order to produce a variety of written reports

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ● High school diploma , Bachelor’s Degree preferred ● Background and TB test Clearance Other Requirements ● Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. ● TB Certificate ● Full COVID-19 Vaccination ● Must have a valid California Driver’s License, liability insurance and access to an automobile in good working conditions; ● Must be available to work until 8 p.m. at least once per week; weekends and evenings as needed

Expectations for All Central City Neighborhood Partners Staff Candidates for employment at a CCNP, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Central City Neighborhood Partners. ● Deep commitment to the success of all families and Youth ● Commitment to excellence and high standards — for self, families, and colleagues. ● Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development. ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. ● Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team. ● Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition. ● Ability to develop respectful relationships with the families we serve marked by sensitivity to the families cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills. ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches. Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.

Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer It is the established policy of Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) o provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to a l qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enro lment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. CCNP also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.