Sun Site Manager - Alder Elementary School

Job Details

Job Location
:
Alder ES - Portland, OR 97233

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range
: $54,080.00 - $55,704.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage
:
Negligible

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Title
:
Program Coordinator (SUN Site Manager)

Location
:
Alder Elementary School

Reports To
:
Regional Program Manager

Dept/Program
:
Community Schools FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Status
:
Exempt

Created
:
January 2026 Job Number: PCA
0112

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

• We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for day to day operations, long-term visioning, relationship building and program quality of the Alder Elementary SUN Community School.

• Minimum of two years of experience in program development and administration
• Knowledgeable about youth development (theory and practice)
• Experience in developing and managing budgets
• Advanced knowledge and competency to operate a personal computer. Advanced competency in using Word, Excel and various database programs
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
• Possesses excellent classroom and behavior management skills
• Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within program and/mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
• Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation of programs

• Experience and thorough understanding of effective communication and supervision skills
• Effective understanding of employment laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to provide necessary information in a timely manner to staff and volunteers
• Ability to set quality standards for programming and ensure adherence to standards
• Abilities and experience in development and supervision of academic enrichment and/or recreational programs
• Demonstrates continued accountability for effective, timely and consistent supervision of staff and volunteers

• In collaboration with school administration, staff, advisory committees, families and grant partners, the Program Coordinator will develop core services to address the academic, enrichment, recreation, leadership, and social service needs of students and their families. The services must be developed to meet the needs of a culturally diverse school
• Oversee all aspects of extended day activities – aligning services of community partners, school-led activities and MFS activities into one comprehensive model
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise a diverse group of staff and volunteers, provide leadership and create a sense of team
• Survey and assess community need and strengths
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with school administration, staff, students, families, and community partners
• Recruit and coordinate appropriate local community providers to offer their services on site and maintain those relationships with strong communication and follow-through
• Craft and uphold partner agreements and memorandums of understanding with community organizations
• Coordinate the implementation of family involvement and adult education opportunities that engage a diverse group of parents, guardians and community members in the school
• Conduct outreach to students and families to inform…