Youth Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Overview :

Job Overview :

The Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and supervising bilingual educational programming for Hispanic students, taking place both onsite at partner schools and Esperanza Headquarters year-round.

This position reports to the OST Manager.

Essential Functions :

Program Planning & Implementation :

• Plan and implement youth programs Esperanza offers during in-school and out-of-school time, including established programs such as Mentoring Programs, Hispanic Youth Leadership Programs, Academic Programs, and Summer Programs.
• Coordinate program schedules, ensuring all materials are prepared and available for students.
• Facilitate existing curricula for specific programs assigned to you (FAFSA Clinics, Escalera & Casa) and develop original lesson plans for One-one-One Mentoring, Mentor Up and Ellos / Ellas, incorporating activities, discussions, field trips, and educational experiences.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Programs and Marketing Manager to create marketing materials that promote awareness and participation.
• Planning and facilitating summer programs.
• Coordinate / facilitate tutoring and homework assistance for students in the program.

Communication & Relationship Building :

• Maintain open communication with parents, updating them on program progress and student needs.
• Build and sustain relationships with schools to understand student challenges and support requirements for academic promotion and graduation.
• Maintain open communication with student parents to ensure they know about the program and are aware of student's progress.
• Refer parents and students to other Esperanza programs.

Participant Recruitment & Tracking :

• Recruit program participants through effective communication strategies.
• Track participant data using software systems (ETO & Starting Point) and generate monthly reports to monitor program participation in compliance with Esperanza and grant requirements.
• Conduct surveys to measure program success.
• Maintain tracking data spreadsheet to monitor students.
• Collect intake and forms for reporting purposes.

Collaboration & Community Engagement :

• Collaborate with other Esperanza program coordinators and staff to ensure a unified approach that enhances Esperanza’s impact in the community.
• Attend community events to promote programs and foster partnerships.
• Participation in panels, conferences and other events to represent Esperanza.

Volunteer Coordination :

Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support programming efforts, ensuring all processes and security measures are followed.

Professionalism :

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions.

Additional Responsibilities :

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Esperanza.

Qualifications :

• Associate's degree in education or a related field.
• 1-2 years of related work experience, particularly with adolescents and children.
• Knowledge of adolescent / child development.
• Classroom management and lesson plan development.
• Passionate about working with students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Hours / Pay :

Office Hours : Will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Status : Full Time Salary Non-Exempt. Eligible for benefits.

Pay : Starting $40,000 / year

Requirements :

Training or Qualifications Needed :

• Associate degree in education or a related field
• Minimum of one or two years of related work experience
• Experience working with adolescents and some knowledge of adolescent development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills
• Able to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Reliable Transportation Required.
30+ days ago