21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Director (21CCLC)

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Director

The Program Director will oversee and coordinate all out-of-school time (OST) programs funded by the 21

CCLC Grant serving youth and families in the Onamia School District, Isle School District and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Ge-Niigaanizijig Program (Districts 1 and 2A). Our program views youth holistically by addressing a multiplicity of needs, while also fostering college-and-career readiness and school-community connections, and providing high-quality academic and enrichment programs in safe, supportive spaces and in a culturally responsive manner.

The position will start September 1, 2026.

Areas of Responsibility/

Job Duties:

• Oversee implementation of all aspects of the 21
  
  CCLC Grant.
• Support general management of day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate and oversee arrangements as needed to provide transportation and food service programs as well as 21
  
  CCLC use of facilities.
• Hire and supervise all 21
  
  CCLC staff and volunteers in coordination with school district administrators; provide volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, and direction.
• Oversee youth and community/adult advisory processes and groups.
• Direct ongoing needs assessment and program evaluation efforts, as well as the development/implementation of all program policies and procedures.
• Manage and direct ongoing community outreach to adults and youth, particularly outreach related to literacy efforts.
• Manage and direct program promotion and development (brochures, newsletters, press releases, public speaking, etc.).
• Provide information and referral to families and youth.
• Attend local, county and area collaboration meetings as they pertain to 21
  
  CCLC and/or youth programming.
• Attend local, state and national trainings as required and/or suggested by MN Department of Education.
• Plan, manage and oversee expenditures and budget development regarding all 21
  
  CCLC programs.
• Seek additional avenues of funding for the 21
  
  CCLC program as needed (local, state, federal, civic and/or private support via donations, etc.).
• Lead, direct and/or participate in student activities; fill in for program staff as needed.
• Ensure all requirements of the 21st CCLC grant are met.

Reporting/Record Keeping:

• Develop and direct the maintenance of all program and financial records and reports in accordance with grant guidelines.
• In collaboration with Program Evaluator, develop evaluation tools to be used by program coordinators/community education instructors/event staff to collect data regarding quality, effectiveness and efficiency of facility/programs/staff, etc.

Evaluation, Education, Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and comparable work experience preferred.
• Three years of experience in program administration, social services, education and/or youth work preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Willing and able to build and/or maintain visibility in the community.

Salary:
Dependent on education and experience.