Program Coordinator-(P.O.W.E.R)

United Planning Organization • Washington, DC

18d • $60,000 - $67,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Program Coordinator provides direct oversight and management of the P.O.W.E.R. program in the Youth Services Division. The role collaborates with team members to develop and implement activities, programs, and services for youth and families in accordance with program outcomes and objectives, and develops operating procedures, strategies, and action plans to support effective service delivery and achievement of program goals.

The coordinator oversees site operations and serves as the principal contact for external partners and participant families. Responsibilities include recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance, data review and reporting, participant-file maintenance, program safety, and coordinating academic and enrichment services. Programming covers STEM/STEAM, socio-emotional learning, career exploration, college readiness, homework help, tutoring, field trips, clubs, civic engagement, and service learning. The position works with Youth Services Division leadership, the Program Manager, funders, internal stakeholders, and program staff to meet contractual and program goals. Some weekends may be required. The position is full-time and regular, at 37.5 hours per week, and is eligible to work remotely.

Requirements

• Associate degree in teacher education, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related youth-development field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing out-of-school-time programs with large groups of middle- and high-school-aged youth, as well as college-aged youth.
• Demonstrated commitment to youth advocacy and enthusiasm for youth education, development, and enrichment programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of youth-development principles.
• Ability to research, identify, and implement best-practice program models.
• Ability to synthesize program data and make informed decisions about enhancements.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Current Class D driver's license and a clean driving record with no more than two points.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people from diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and/or FBI fingerprinting, and pre-employment drug screening, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, human services, sociology, psychology, or a related youth-development field.
• At least 3 years of experience managing out-of-school-time programs with large groups of middle- and high-school-aged youth, as well as college-aged youth.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Align work with the mission and goals of the Youth Services Division and P.O.W.E.R. program.
• Ensure the program and team members meet contractual goals and objectives.
• Serve as the principal contact for site operations, external partners, and participant families.
• Develop and implement marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies to meet program enrollment and participation goals.
• Evaluate and synthesize program data and provide recommendations to the Program Manager to enhance outcomes.
• Review and implement grant requirements, policies, and procedures in daily programming.
• Maintain participant files, including enrollment and eligibility documentation, report cards, performance data, and records of communication with families.
• Oversee logistics and implementation of academic and enrichment services, including STEM/STEAM, socio-emotional learning, career exploration, college readiness, retention and completion, and service learning.
• Develop and adhere to procedures supporting academic achievement, school and program attendance, socio-emotional development, family and community engagement, college and career readiness, and participant satisfaction.
• Coordinate day-to-day programming with the team and support streamlined services for youth.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports.
• Attend local, regional, or national conferences and trainings to develop skills and knowledge of youth-development trends.
• Manage logistics and setup for activities, including homework help, tutoring with external partners, and enrichment activities.
• Develop and implement supplemental activities, including quarterly field trips, afternoon club sessions, and at least one civic engagement event per year.
• Work with the Youth Services Division Director, Program Manager, external funders, and internal stakeholders to achieve program goals.
• Maintain daily attendance and reporting logs.
• Develop and implement program safety standards as needed.
• Upload participant information promptly into data-management systems for monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Kaiser, with a 70/30 split.
• Dental insurance through MetLife, paid for all employees.
• Vision insurance through VSP, paid for all employees.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor match: 5.5% given as a benefit, with a match of 1% of the employee contribution.
• Sick leave accrued at 4.5 hours per pay period.
• Vacation leave accrued at 4.5 hours per pay period.
• Two personal days.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree