Program Officer - Fairfax

Liberty's Promise (www.libertyspromise.org) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income, immigrant youth, ages 11-21, through our after-school civic engagement programs and professional internship programs. We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated full-time Program Officer to run our Civics and Citizenship after-school programs in Fairfax County at West Potomac (6500 Quander Rd. Alexandria, VA) and John R. Lewis (6540 Franconia Rd.

Springfield, VA) High Schools. The successful candidate will work 40 hours/week implementing the organization’s civic engagement program at the school, building connections in the community to support our programming and youth, and aiding in fundraising efforts through occasional grant writing and editing. Approximately 6 hours per week will be on-site at the high schools, and the remaining hours will take place at our Alexandria office (2900A Richmond Hwy.

Alexandria, VA) with a work from home option on Wednesdays. All applicants must have substantial and successful experience working with adolescents, preferably in a multicultural environment. Applicants must have oral and written fluency in English and Spanish. Due to necessary travel between program sites, applicants should have reliable transportation. The position is open until filled.

* Please note that this position will run programs once a week at four schools (West Potomac, Lewis, Justice, and Falls Church High Schools) instead of twice weekly at two schools during the months of October and November.

In our after-school programs, we teach youth about American civic life, the college application process, and how to apply for employment, while encouraging them to become involved in the community. We implement this curriculum through games, field trips, and interactive activities. In this role, creativity is key. Many youth in our programs have recently arrived in the United States, so a successful program officer should be an empathetic listener and culturally sensitive to their lived experiences.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop curriculum and manage after-school civic engagement programs for low-income, immigrant youth at two local high schools
• Coordinate and manage year-round professional internship program for youth
• Organize and schedule guest speakers, field trips, and eight-week internships
• Meet and assist youth with leadership, internship, job, college, and scholarship applications
• Develop relationships with public schools, local organizations, and government agencies
• Draft and edit grant proposals and reports
• Work with public schools to promote and host after-school programs
• Track and update program outcomes and statistics using Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Salesforce

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish
• Comfortable working in a small office environment
• Must exhibit flexibility, reliability, exceptional professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think on your feet and find solutions to unanticipated problems
  
  Ability to function independently and as a member of a team 


• Deep belief in Liberty’s Promise mission and vision and all ​​ ​

Starting salary will be $48,000 per year, including 80% paid health care benefits (if desired), a competitive vacation and sick package, life insurance, and a monthly transportation stipend.