Job description

Job Summary

The Arete Program Coordinator will carry out various administrative services assigned for Arete Education Youth Programs and will plan, organize, and direct execution of program activities, special projects, events, and requests.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all weekly program activities, events, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Participate in weekly performance meeting with supervisor.
• Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.
• Conduct family outreach to support student enrollment and attendance.
• Create staff and student schedules; update weekly as needed.
• Oversee student and staff attendance procedures; support daily reporting to of this data to Program Director and Executive Director.
• Develop weekly progress reports for Program Director for student attendance and staff performance.
• Organize and maintain curriculum binders and digital files.
• Add daily photo and video posts to Arete social media accounts.
• Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.
• Identifies needs, makes recommendations for, and facilitates the high quality summer program activities.
• Collaborate with other program teams across the organization.
• Coordinate and manages all aspects of assigned projects to ensure timely completion within available budget.
• Assists the Program Director, or other leadership staff ,with planning functions for special projects.
• Acts as liaison with program staff and leadership team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Videoconferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps

Education and Experience

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
• Manded Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours) to begin
• Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance
• High School diploma

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Organization

Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in Mott Haven youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic, wellness, and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org

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