Youth Program Coordinator

Youth Program Coordinator

Department: Managed Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: National City, CA

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Location: National City, CA

Schedule: Full-time, evenings & at least one weekend per month required

Reports to: Director of Youth Programs

Compensation: $22-$25 per hour

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt

Scope of Work: The Youth Program Coordinator supports the planning and coordination of Olivewood’s youth and family programs including the Children’s Garden and Nutrition Education Program, Chefcitos, Garden Explorers, High School Programs, and other children’s programs and events. The Coordinator plays a key role in facilitating partner relationships including Olivewood’s partnership with National School District. As an organization rooted in community, this role requires active participation in anti-racist work, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Olivewood, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experiences don't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this position.

Program Coordination and Support

• Collaborate with National School District and Children’s Program Team to schedule field trips for classes, school garden and after school lessons, teacher professional development, and other activities
• Schedule and coordinate programs on-site, as well as off-site field trips, day camps, private youth programs, and family programs
• Support invoicing for paid youth and family programs
• Work alongside youth program teams to support program development and planning activities
• Support administrative activities including scheduling calendars, registration creation, and tracking
• Support High School program team in developing relationships with local high schools, recruitment for programs, and other activities as needed
• Provide programmatic support as needed; including occasionally teaching or assisting with lessons
• Gather, track, and report program data
• Serve as point of contact for community members interested in scheduling youth programs at Olivewood Gardens
• Provide administrative and hands‑on support for annual special events such as Day of Play and Halloween
• Collaborate with community partners

Volunteer and Intern Management

• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure children’s and family programs are fully supported
• Provide oversight and scheduling support for Children’s Program volunteers and interns
• Ensure an engaging and rewarding experience for volunteers and interns
• Be a role model of respect, curiosity, learning, and encourage volunteer and intern interests/talents

Communication, Outreach and Team Collaboration

• Participate in Olivewood staff meetings and activities
• Manage and plan programming calendar
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key community and National School District stakeholders including district leadership, principals, and teachers
• Repres…