Summer Programs Coordinator (Summer Stipend Position)

KIPP Columbus • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a teacher or educator looking for a meaningful way to stay engaged over the summer? The Summer Program Coordinator role is a stipend-based opportunity ideal for individuals on summer break who want to support students, schools, and partners during the busy summer programming season. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of summer programming on campus. The coordinator serves as a consistent, reliable point of contact for all stakeholders—ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and that all shared spaces are left better than they were found.

Requirements

• At least five (3) years of experience supporting or working in K-12 school systems preferred
• A track record of performance and successful implementation across multiple concurrent projects, shifting and competing priorities, and driving teams towards results
• Demonstrated understanding of youth development and enrichment programming within school systems
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict, while leading and managing teams of people, in many instances through influence or without direct-line authority
• Demonstrated strong presentation, organizational, documentation, and training skills
• Demonstrated values around anti-racism by reinforcing a commitment to equity through actions and unconscious bias.
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all summer programming, ensuring consistency for program partners, school staff, and operational teams.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized environment in all summer program spaces.
• Act as a liaison between program partners and on-site operations teams, including the School Operations team, Facilities and Grounds team, and the Safety and Security team.
• Manage campus access in coordination with the Safety and Security team.
• Coordinate day-to-day logistics and respond to operational needs to ensure programming runs efficiently and effectively.
• Provide weekly summaries of summer programming to School Leaders and the Chief Operating Officer .
• Serve as a responsive and supportive point of contact for families during summer programming.
• Communicate promptly with families regarding any issues, incidents, or concerns.
• Capture and share highlights from summer programming by providing three photos and brief messaging each week for KIPP’s social media platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees