Afterschool Program Coordinator

Harlem Grown • New York, NY

1d • $57,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Grown is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. The organization operates local urban farms, increases access to healthy food in Harlem, and provides farm-based development programs for Harlem youth. Founded in 2011, Harlem Grown now operates 14 urban agricultural sites, including soil-based farms, hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber, all located between 122nd and 152nd Streets in Central Harlem. Their programs focus on growing fresh food, strong youth, and lasting relationships, meeting children where they live and learn. Through Food and Farm Education, youth develop healthy habits, leadership skills, and a connection to their community. The organization provides free produce and nutritious meals, cooking lessons, and creates spaces for connection and support. They also aim to increase economic opportunity and develop leadership and advocacy skills in participants. Harlem Grown offers various programs including summer camp, in-school and after-school programs, mobile education, service learning, and farm tours. They also provide community resources like farmstands and events, and support young people through academic assistance, internships, and career readiness programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-year supervisory experience within an educational or nonprofit context.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination or management, preferably within an educational or nonprofit context.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Experience in budget management and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations and best practices for licensed programs.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with all applicable DOH, SACC, DYCD, and Harlem Grown policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Support and monitor key program records, including student enrollment, attendance, medical and consent forms, and employee documentation.
• Support the timely completion, collection, and renewal of all required program documents, certificates, and internal compliance materials for school-age child care and summer camp operations.
• Prepare the program for inspections, site visits, and compliance reviews by keeping documentation, procedures, and practices current.
• Monitor health, safety, supervision, and staff-to-participant ratio practices to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational expectations.
• Review lesson plans to ensure activities are age-appropriate, experiential, educationally sound, and aligned with Harlem Grown’s logic model.
• Lead recruitment efforts to achieve and maintain full enrollment for after-school and summer camp programs.
• Greet participants and their families, provide information about program services, and sign participants in and out throughout program operating hours.
• Develop relationships with parents through family engagement strategies and regular communication.
• Support community outreach, marketing, and family events that drive enrollment and retention.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and other program staff.
• Support the onboarding and training of staff and interns, with an emphasis on compliance, safety, supervision, and program procedures.
• Support the coordination of staff and program schedules.
• Step in as the lead in a classroom when needed to support program coverage and ensure continuity of daily activities.
• Assist with Summer Camp by providing both administrative and programmatic support.
• Support program evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with the Program Leadership Team to ensure programs align with Harlem Grown’s mission, goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating and reinforcing Harlem Grown’s core values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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