FUTURE 5

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Summary of Position If you have a passion for empowering high school students through meaningful service, this opportunity is for you. As the Community Service Coordinator, you will design, deliver, and scale Future 5 Helping Hands, our student volunteer program. You’ll create leadership roles for students, develop high-impact service projects with community organizations, and manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) service days with local companies. Through caring, intentional interactions, you’ll also provide enrichment and individualized support so that Future 5 continues to feel like a second home for our members—always Leading with Excellence! Responsibilities A. Future 5 Helping Hands — Program Design & Delivery • Build an annual calendar of student service opportunities (after-school, evenings, weekends, and school breaks). • Create student leadership roles (e.g., Project Leads, Site Captains, Reflection Facilitators) and coach members to plan and run projects. • Use a service‑learning cycle (investigation → planning → action → reflection → celebration) to deepen learning and leadership growth. • Ensure safety, risk management, and logistics for off‑site projects (permissions, waivers, transportation, supplies, and on‑site supervision). • Facilitate post‑project reflections and capture outcomes (impact stories, photos, student artifacts/portfolios). B. Community Partnerships & Corporate CSR • Cultivate and manage partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and civic groups to co‑design recurring, student‑led service projects that address real community needs. • Scope and manage CSR service projects for local companies (single‑day, recurring, or skills‑based): intake, proposals/scopes, volunteer preparation, day‑of execution, and post‑event evaluation/recognition. • Partner with community organizations to provide volunteers for signature Stamford events (parades, fundraisers, annual city events). • Draft simple MOUs/scopes of work; align on goals, roles, safety, and success metrics. C. Volunteer & Student Leader Management • Recruit, onboard, and train student volunteers; track hours and recognize milestones (badges, certificates, recommendation letters). • Mentor student leaders to run meetings, manage checklists/timelines, coordinate peers, and communicate with partners. • Coordinate additional adult volunteers or interns when needed; model inclusive, youth‑centered practices. D. Program Operations, Data, & Storytelling • Track participation, hours, project outputs, and student leadership growth for grants and reporting; maintain accurate records in internal systems. • Manage communications for projects (student sign‑ups, reminders, partner updates, day‑of instructions, and post‑event thank‑yours). • Collect impact stories, quotes, and media that highlight student leadership and community outcomes. E. Student Support & Enrichment (Core Future 5 Functions) • Oversee a cohort of high school students, providing individualized support that builds community, confidence, and belonging. • Connect students to resources and organizations and enrichment activities that support their interests, academic progress, and personal development. • Advise and support at‑risk students one‑on‑one via phone, email, and texting platform; coordinate with the team to address the diverse needs of under‑resourced students. • Arrange logistics, including transportation to off‑site service projects and learning events, as needed. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years relevant professional experience (youth development, service learning, volunteer coordination, event/project management, or community partnerships). • An original thinker who builds strong relationships; energetic, optimistic, and committed to Future 5’s mission. • Excellent verbal and written communication; strong planning and organizational skills. • Comfortable with Microsoft Suite (Teams, Bookings, Excel, Word); experience with volunteer or project management tools a plus. • Valid driver’s license; ability to support evening/weekend projects as needed. Benefits • Competitive healthcare benefits medical, dental, and vision as well as • 6 weeks paid time off annually (2 weeks PTO + 2 weeks summer + 2 weeks winter) • Opportunities to grow within our organization • Being an integral part of students’ lives and the Stamford community Commitment/Compensation Full‑time position. Some Evenings and Weekends. Salary commensurate with experience. To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to dbailey@futurefive.org. Indicate “Student Support Specialist — Community Service Coordinator” in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Statement Future 5 is an equal opportunity employer. Future 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age or disability.