Program Coordinator

Company Description

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full-time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out-of-school program providers.

Our award-winning summer camps and after-school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM and SEL education, and for equitable access. We have expanded into multiple regions and have over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California.

Our work has earned accolades, including:

• Recipient of the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award
• Voted "Best of the Bay" for 15 consecutive years
• Featured on CNN, ABC, TODAY, Common Sense Media, Wall Street Journal, NPR Forum, and more!

We envision a more connected world where all people feel confident on their journey toward self-discovery and cultivate responsibility. Join our team and be part of an organization that provides every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness.

The Program Coordinator serves as the lead EDMO site admin for sites where another partner agency serves as lead. They assist the partner in overseeing all aspects of their assigned comprehensive after-school program, fully leading EDMO tools and practices, including pre-season training, in-season program management, staff coaching and management, and student interactions. The Program Coordinator ensures smooth operation of daily program activities (snack time, outdoor play, homework help, SEL and STEAM activities).

Responsibilities vary by partnership/site.

• Maintains a positive relationship with all key contacts of the partnership.
• Cultivates healthy relationships with all site staff including Principals, Office Staff, Teachers, and Custodians.
• Meets regularly with EDMO and the partner agency site staff to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Manages site budget, ensures all line items are within agreed budget, and reconciles actuals bi-weekly.
• Ensures payroll stays within budget and timesheets are accurate.
• Leads and supervises employee teams, recognizes issues and applies problem solving.
• Observes student behavior, applies appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Collaborates with Recruiting to recruit, hire, and train effective program staff.
• Provides ongoing coaching, progressive counseling, and goal setting for program staff.
• Conducts performance reviews and evaluations.
• Implements EDMO’s program policies and procedures.
• Plans and implements program activities for "Community Week" with partners.
• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness.
• Leads all site staff meetings and training, including safety demonstrations.
• Trains, coaches, and manages a team of Instructors (and a Program Assistant if applicable).
• Participates in all program training, professional development, and in-season meetings.
• Provides exceptional customer service, addressing issues involving children, staff, partners, and families.
• Communicates with families as directed by partners to keep them informed.
• Manages site inventory of EDMO supplies.
• Demonstrates and promotes the SEL skills of Self-Awareness, Problem-Solving, Advocacy, Collaboration, and Empathy.
• Completes all assigned tasks and meets deadlines.
• Performs all other duties as assigned to support program success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion and experience working with children.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Previous involvement in an after-school environment.
• Proven experience hiring, coaching, and managing employees.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• High sense of responsibility and dependability.
• Strong communication skills, especially in interactions with partners, families, and via computer.
• Skilled in problem-solving, multi-tasking, creativity, and flexibility.
• Experience facilitating groups of children and proven classroom management.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's…