After-School Program Coordinator (Part Time) (Globe, AZ)

The University of Arizona • Globe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The After-School Program Coordinator supports implementation and coordination of The Gathering Place Initiative, facilitating programming, outreach, and participant engagement, particularly for after-school and youth development programs. The role works with community partners to create hands-on, evidence-based learning opportunities, especially in STEAM fields, and helps youth explore interests and develop skills through the 4-H “Find Your Spark” approach. The coordinator maintains relationships with families and partners, supports youth leadership in programming, and helps ensure a welcoming and engaging program environment. The position also collects and tracks participation data, supports evaluation, and supervises and manages the After-school Program team alongside the 4-H Agent and The Gathering Place Lead Program Coordinator.

The position assists with adapting and implementing established Extension curricula; organizing learning sessions and coordinating logistics; collecting, entering, cleaning, and summarizing program data; and preparing reports and presentation materials. It supports community outreach, partner relationships, Extension operations, volunteer and intern support, and basic marketing and promotion. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position based in Globe, Arizona. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Strong communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills, including maintaining documentation, managing resources, preparing reports, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of organizational operations, policies, procedures, and program administration.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and educational practices that support positive learning experiences and participant engagement.
• Skill in coordinating and supporting volunteers, mentors, and program participants while fostering productive working relationships.
• Proficiency with technology and standard software applications used for program delivery, documentation, communication, and data management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Leadership, Youth Development, STEM, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting youth development, after-school, educational, community outreach, or mentoring programs.
• Experience working with underserved or at-risk youth and their families in educational, community-based, or nonprofit settings.
• Background supporting or coordinating volunteers, mentors, AmeriCorps members, or similar program participants.
• Familiarity with STEAM programming, positive youth development frameworks, and program evaluation or data collection activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in adapting and implementing established Extension educational programs and curricula in assigned focus areas.
• Help organize workshop and learning-session topics, activities, and schedules.
• Coordinate logistics such as rooms, materials, and equipment for program delivery.
• Collect routine program data, including surveys, attendance, and participant outcome information.
• Enter and clean data in spreadsheets or databases and perform basic analysis, such as summarizing counts, percentages, or trends.
• Compile evaluation findings into tables or charts using standard formats.
• Assist with reports, presentations, and summaries of program activities, participation, and results.
• Create simple slides, handouts, or visual aids for meetings with community partners and advisory groups.
• Maintain organized documentation of program history and results.
• Share information about Extension program offerings with community members, schools, and local organizations.
• Attend community events and meetings, staff tables, answer straightforward questions, and refer complex inquiries to senior staff.
• Help identify community resources, venues, and potential partners to enhance program delivery.
• Support day-to-day operations for Extension facilities, events, or markets, including scheduling space, monitoring supplies, and tracking resource use.
• Assist with recruiting, orienting, and providing basic instructions to volunteers and interns.
• Help draft short announcements or social media posts under supervision.
• Facilitate after-school programming, outreach, and participant engagement, including hands-on STEAM learning experiences and youth development activities.
• Maintain relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders through regular communication.
• Support youth in leading some programming and help maintain a welcoming, engaging program environment.
• Collect and track participation data and support program evaluation.
• Supervise and manage the After-school Program team alongside the 4-H Agent and The Gathering Place Lead Program Coordinator.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at U of A, ASU, and NAU
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level