Job Description
Job Description
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator to support our After-School Programming.
The Program Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone : break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
The Program Coordinator will join our team that provides academic help and leadership development, as well as high school and college preparation. The ideal candidate will provide effective leadership and support all programmatic components in organizational structure development, resource management, and curriculum development. The Program Coordinator is an integral part of the management team and reports to the Director and Assistant Director.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of program and employee management experience in a youth development, after-school, education, non-profit, or community programming setting, or a related work setting
Who You Are
A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZPlease note that this position is not a purely admin office job, or non-student and staff-facing job; it is also not a pure data analytics role eitherThis role requires someone who can provide regular oversight of employees, constant on-the-ground problem-solving, student and staff-facing management, regular collaboration with other sites and departments, and curriculum building2+ years working directly with youthMust be comfortable and willing to work after-school hoursStrong organizational, planning, leadership, writing, and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to multitask and to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to work independently and creativelyAbility to work with a high-performing, mission-driven staffEnergetic, motivated self-starter and a team playerWhat You’ll Do
Ensure that overall program operation is smooth and efficientCreate and monitor the use of documents meant to track the academic and social progress of every child in the programMaintain the goal of the number of participants at all times; conduct outreach if the program falls below this goalCreate and maintain a working collaboration with the other coordinators in the programAssist in the development of lesson plans, curriculum, and activities that are grade-appropriate for students when homework is not providedIdentify students who should be on academic alert and provide adequate services to assist themResearch events and opportunities designed to enhance the program experience of the studentsRestructure the program, as necessary, to introduce more activities and events – academic and social – to reward students for positive involvement in the programDesign and implement creative programming that speaks to the needs of the participants in the programTrack and achieve the goals set for the programProvide leadership development, professional development, and staff training as neededFacilitate and host staff, parent, and student meetingsRepresent the program on all HCZ initiativesComplete required monthly reportsPerforms other duties as assignedSchedule
On-Site (Monday-Friday)Peacemaker Program : 10 AM- 6 PMHigh School, After School Programming : 12 PM-8 PMA Cut Above : 11 AM- 7 PMPromise Academy, After-School : 11 AM- 7 PMSummer Hours : 8 AM - 4 PMBenefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full-time benefits include :
Highly competitive base salariesPaid time offEmployee referral bonusCareer advancementNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityAdditional voluntary benefitsWellness discountsCommuter benefitsFinancial wellness perksAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.