Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, or at least 3 years youth experience
• Knowledge of working with inner city youth
• High level of proficiency in administrative work
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
• Strong public speaking, writing and organizational skills
• A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from an asset- based perspective
• Ability to set up and maintain work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+ friendly
• A background in partnering with the Department of Education and local community based organizations to support programs
• Have skills in experiential learning and group facilitation with youth
• Must be an outstanding strategic thinker
• Must be flexible, cooperative and willing to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Proficiency in a variety of internet research and communication functions
• Experienced in DYCD programming regulations and DYCD online
• Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
• Must have NYS Food Handler’s Certificate
• Must be CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified
• Designs program outcomes with Assistant Director that reflects the three core components
• Assists in the overall management and operations of the elementary & middle school program
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• Ensure that attendance is taken and entered into the DYCD database accurately & in a timely fashion
• Tracks attendance and rate of participation.
• Collects and organizes records, attendance, and educational assessments.
• Responsible for the enrollment/registration process for all program participants: registration form must have a medical form filled if participants are 13 & younger, ensure that DYCD forms must be filled completely and correctly
• Recruits participants in order to ensure enrollment and registration targets are met.
• Supervise staff and ensure that they provide engaging activities, supervise educational coordinator to ensure that the academic component is met.
• Ensures that the goals and objectives of the program are met by the deadlines (targeted middle school: 25~ participants & total participant hours 200), 100~ elementary school participants
• Conducts periodic assessments and evaluations and assists in curricula and programmatic refinement (i.e. pre/post surveys/tests).
• Have parent orientations and monthly parent meetings
• Coordinates schedules and trips
• Remains in regular contact with all local school’s faculty, staff, and participants’ parents
• Develops educational materials and prepares and facilitates workshops in youth relevant topic areas
• Ensures documentation and tracking as needed and submits required reports in a timely manner
• Performs other programmatic/administrative duties as assigned
• Attains two new partnerships that are in line with the core components and maximizes program outcomes
• Come ready to work with positive attitude
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisors
• HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.
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• Locations (hint from scraper): New York, NY, United States