Youth Program Coordinator

Mission Edge • National City, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator to support the planning and coordination of youth and family programs, including the Children's Garden and Nutrition Education Program, Chefcitos, Garden Explorers, High School Programs, and other children’s programs and events. This role is crucial in facilitating partner relationships, particularly with National School District. The position requires active participation in anti-racist work and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 2+ years related experience and/or training in program coordination in the fields of education, health, agriculture, culinary arts, physical fitness; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple educational programs.
• Commitment to nutrition, agriculture, and wellness.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working with supervisor, staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Flexible in fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
• Able to weigh multiple factors to act quickly, decisively, and diplomatically.
• Proven experience working with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak and present effectively before groups.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new tools.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and basic social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
• Acceptable DMV record and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work with frequent interruption and simultaneously supervise tasks.
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
• Ability to read small print.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances over uneven and unimproved surfaces in a garden or urban agricultural environment.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work with and near, equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate varying weather conditions.
• Ability to use and look at small electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet or smart phone).

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Experience in Canva or other design platforms and virtual meeting platforms, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with National School District and Children’s Program Team to schedule field trips for classes, school garden and after school lessons, teacher professional development, and other activities.
• Schedule and coordinate programs on-site, as well as off-site field trips, day camps, private youth programs, and family programs.
• Support invoicing for paid youth and family programs.
• Work alongside youth program teams to support program development and planning activities.
• Support administrative activities including scheduling calendars, registration creation, and tracking.
• Support High School program team in developing relationships with local high schools, recruitment for programs, and other activities as needed.
• Provide programmatic support as needed; including occasionally teaching or assisting with lessons.
• Gather, track, and report program data.
• Serve as point of contact for community members interested in scheduling youth programs at Olivewood Gardens.
• Provide administrative and hands-on support for annual special events such as Day of Play and Halloween.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure children’s and family programs are fully supported.
• Provide oversight and scheduling support for Children’s Program volunteers and interns.
• Ensure an engaging and rewarding experience for volunteers and interns.
• Be a role model of respect, curiosity, learning, and encourage volunteer and intern interests/talents.
• Participate in Olivewood staff meetings and activities.
• Manage and plan programming calendar.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key community and National School District stakeholders including district leadership, principals, and teachers.
• Represent Olivewood Gardens in the community at professional and community events.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• 18 paid company holidays and office closure days.
• Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Monthly and quarterly all staff professional development and team building opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed