CommonBond Communities
Youth Program Coordinator - Part-Time
CommonBond Communities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Youth Program Coordinator - Part-Time at CommonBond Communities. The Youth Program Coordinator works with Advantage Services staff to design, develop, implement and evaluate youth programs, manage core youth programs, provide overall on-site volunteer management and support overall Advantage Center operations. Responsibilities may shift to meet resident youth needs. Responsibilities
Coordinate school-year academic support programs for youth in grades K-6. Coordinate academic enrichment and community exploration activities during summer and school-year breaks. Collaborate with Coordinators, volunteers, and others to coordinate the implementation of individualized learning goals and intervention plans for youth. Interview, train, and guide staff and volunteers. Engage parents/caregivers through regular communication, family nights, conferences, and other techniques to promote parents/caregivers as the primary leader of their child’s education. Facilitate engagement between parents/caregivers and schools. Focus on evaluation and continuous quality improvement. Work collaboratively within the department and with other departments. Minimum Requirements
Available to work Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm (minimum) plus additional hours for program planning and administration. Associate or bachelor degree in related field or at least three years’ experience in a related field. Two years’ experience in youth program development and management. Knowledge of community resources and service networks. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, including various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages. Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with internal and external partners. Ability to network and develop community partnerships. Experience utilizing MS Office and web-based programs. Certified in CPR and First Aid or ability to become certified within six months of starting position. Preferred Requirements
Bi-lingual in English and Somali, or English and Oromo. Experience in early literacy and youth literacy programs. Experience conducting program evaluations. Experience recruiting and working with volunteers. Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to open and close file drawers. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to file documents. Ability to type data into a computer. Other Requirements
Must have access to reliable transportation. Must be willing and able to travel between assigned sites. Hours and Compensation
Hours: 28 Hours Per Week, Monday-Thursday - 12pm-7:30pm. Salary Range: $25.00 Per Hour.
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Youth Program Coordinator - Part-Time at CommonBond Communities. The Youth Program Coordinator works with Advantage Services staff to design, develop, implement and evaluate youth programs, manage core youth programs, provide overall on-site volunteer management and support overall Advantage Center operations. Responsibilities may shift to meet resident youth needs. Responsibilities
Coordinate school-year academic support programs for youth in grades K-6. Coordinate academic enrichment and community exploration activities during summer and school-year breaks. Collaborate with Coordinators, volunteers, and others to coordinate the implementation of individualized learning goals and intervention plans for youth. Interview, train, and guide staff and volunteers. Engage parents/caregivers through regular communication, family nights, conferences, and other techniques to promote parents/caregivers as the primary leader of their child’s education. Facilitate engagement between parents/caregivers and schools. Focus on evaluation and continuous quality improvement. Work collaboratively within the department and with other departments. Minimum Requirements
Available to work Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm (minimum) plus additional hours for program planning and administration. Associate or bachelor degree in related field or at least three years’ experience in a related field. Two years’ experience in youth program development and management. Knowledge of community resources and service networks. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, including various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages. Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with internal and external partners. Ability to network and develop community partnerships. Experience utilizing MS Office and web-based programs. Certified in CPR and First Aid or ability to become certified within six months of starting position. Preferred Requirements
Bi-lingual in English and Somali, or English and Oromo. Experience in early literacy and youth literacy programs. Experience conducting program evaluations. Experience recruiting and working with volunteers. Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to open and close file drawers. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to file documents. Ability to type data into a computer. Other Requirements
Must have access to reliable transportation. Must be willing and able to travel between assigned sites. Hours and Compensation
Hours: 28 Hours Per Week, Monday-Thursday - 12pm-7:30pm. Salary Range: $25.00 Per Hour.
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