Lead Program Coordinator; Globe, AZ

Posting Number: req
27553

Department: Gila County Office

Department Website Link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-county

Location: County Extensions and Farms

Address: 5515 S. Apache Avenue Suite 600, Globe, AZ 85501 USA

The Gila County Office of Cooperative Extension seeks to fill the role of Community Outreach Professional III (Lead Program Coordinator). The Lead Program Coordinator provides overall leadership and delivery of The Gathering Place initiative, ensuring the effective implementation of prevention-focused, family- and youth-centered programming. This role is responsible for conducting the Family Resource Center (FRC) and developing and sustaining strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and STEAM-focused collaborators.

The coordinator creates meaningful opportunities for families and youth to engage in evidence-based and informed learning while fostering youth leadership development. In addition to overseeing program delivery, this position leads to outreach efforts, develops recruitment materials, and ensures consistent, high-quality communication with participants, families, and partners. This position is also responsible for family and volunteer recruitment, on-boarding and training.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Lead the
  overall implementation, coordination, and daily operations of The Gathering Place program, including oversight of the Family Resource Center (FRC) and oversight of the After-School program.
• Ensure the
  delivery of high-quality, prevention-focused programming that supports both families and youth.
• Design and
  oversee opportunities for participants to engage in evidence-based and informed learning, while promoting youth leadership development and Positive Youth
  Development principles.
• Supervise
  program staff, volunteers, and youth leaders to maintain program quality,
  consistency, and accountability.
• Conduct staff
  evaluations and performance feedback activities in accordance with University
  policies and procedures.
• Coordinate
  staffing schedules and resource allocation to support operational needs and
  participant demand.
• Develop,
  refine, and implement operational processes, workflows, and service delivery
  practices that enhance program effectiveness and participant experience.
• Monitor program
  activities and staff performance to ensure compliance with program standards,
  sponsor requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop and
  implement innovative approaches to increase participation, strengthen family
  engagement, and address evolving community needs.

• Lead
  implementation of educational, family engagement, and outreach activities
  designed to support family well-being.
• Supervise and
  support staff/volunteers responsible for facilitating classes, workshops,
  childcare services, youth development programming, and family engagement
  activities, as needed.
• Work with
  After-school Coordinator to ensure all staff, Ameri Corps members, volunteers,
  and youth leaders are appropriately trained and equipped to deliver services
  consistent with curriculum requirements, program standards, and established
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