Teen Programs Coordinator

Kellogg PEAK Initiative • Milwaukee, WI

8d • $40,600 - $50,750 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Programs Coordinator ensures that PEAK teens and Leaders in Training (LTs) have the awareness, confidence, skills, and tools they need to reach their full potential by implementing the successful design and delivery of discovery, experience, and project-based programs that integrate with, and support a model of continual, year-round learning. This role reports to the Leaders in Training Programs Manager and works collaboratively with other program and administrative staff. It is a full-time exempt position with a schedule that regularly includes weekend and evening hours and four overnight trips a year.

Requirements

• Key team competencies: Resilience, Growth Mindset, Self-Management, Communication, Collaboration, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving
• Align with and uphold PEAK’s Four Beliefs: Every living being has inherent value. The community is better when everyone contributes. We can only grow when we’re honest about our mistakes. Everyone has the power to change their world.
• Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Comfortable working in the office and program center situated in the Milwaukee County Park and community served.
• Highly energetic with the ability to work independently and maintain a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to confidently set and enforce clear expectations and boundaries with youth participants and staff.
• Calm under duress and able to make critical decisions in a quick and logical manner to minimize risk and to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan for multifaceted programming effectively and efficiently.
• Must be able to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.
• Must be at least 19 and have a high school diploma or GED to apply.
• Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in teaching and facilitating classes, trainings, and/or workshops.

Nice To Haves

• A familiarity with Google Drive and client management databases is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) experience in client-focused conversation is a plus.
• Experience supporting young people navigate through complex emotions.
• Comfort in talking through the complex emotions or behaviors with the guardians of the young person.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Milwaukee-based programming for participants grades 9-12 under the guidance of the Leaders in Training Programs Manager.
• Serve as lead facilitator for high school programs, workshops, and leadership labs, ensuring progression from year to year and season to season.
• Support the preparation, design, and execution of programs, retreats, and events, including curriculum review, logistics, materials assembly, LT & guardian communications, etc.
• Support the Leaders in Training internship program year-round and serve as the intern lead in Milwaukee Camps in the summer.
• Serve as main facilitator for Teen participant recruitment activities.
• Coordinate activities and reservations with community partners.
• Attend specialized overnight trips and expeditions including Mindful Me, College Service & Learning Tour, Senior Trip, and Travel Camp.
• Transport participants in PEAK vehicles.
• Serve as an integral member of the summer Day Camp leadership team, specifically through LT intern support and guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (typical starting range for a coordinator is $40,600-$50,750).
• Generous PTO package (starts at 17 vacation days & 6 personal/sick days, 10 organizational holidays, 3 personal holidays, and 2 weeks of organizational shut down each year).
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance package.
• Employer contribution to organizationally sponsored retirement fund (IRA, no match required).
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED