Kids Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Department : Program Services

Reports To : Program Service AssociateDirector

Effective Date : 10 / 6 / 2025

Status : Non-Exempt

Hours : 3 days per week, includesafternoon / evening hours

About The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse is a Christian 501c3 founded in 2015 to give a hand up to women and childrenovercoming crisis, so they are empowered to become permanently self-sustainable. TheGatehouse Program allows families to achieve the dignity of earned success through a career-based income, financial stability and the skills to manage their emotional, spiritual and physicalhealth. Learn more at gatehousegrapevine.com.

Position Summary

The Kid's Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating youth programming that promotes engagement, personal growth, and educational support for children and teens. Thisincludes supervising regular youth activities, managing childcare and special events, serving as aliaison to schools and community partners, and maintaining accurate program records. The KidsCoordinator models strong organizational skills a passion for education, and a commitment to providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and relationship-based support thatfosters learning and positive youth development.

Job Duties

Coordinate Kids Programming & Events

• Schedule and oversee babysitters, childcare partners, and volunteers duringregular adult programming and events.
• Coordinate, supervise and host youth open hours on campus, including providingsnacks, scheduling volunteers, and informal engagement with youth.
• Create opportunities for informal learning and personal growth by incorporating

educational valuessuch as social-emotional learning, creativity, teamwork, andproblem-solvinginto everyday interactions, games, and group activities.

Student Relationship & Vendor Management

Community & School Engagement

Data Entry & Program Reporting

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Volunteers helping with childcare programing

Qualifications

Preferred Experience : (1) Familiarity with the McKinney-Vento Act or school enrollmentprocesses for youth experiencing homelessness; (2) Prior experience coordinating youthprograms or events, particularly in nonprofit or community-based settings; and / or (3)Knowledge of local community kids-related resources and a passion for equitable youthdevelopment.

Physical Requirements and / or Working Conditions