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Program Coordinator

Program: Go-4-Kids Network
Date Posted: 4/1/2007
 
Position Overview:
To assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and documentation of all activities related to the Go-4-Kids (a parent’s club to encourage early school success) project implementation and operation. To conduct and be present at all scheduled events and activities.

Level of Work and Role:
Program Coordinator. Reports to Program Manager

  1. Assist in the implementation and coordination of a new early school success parent engagement initiative.
  2. Assist in the Development of implementation strategies for the following program elements:
  • Community outreach
  • Parent coaching & mentoring
  • Parent education & training
  • Parent advocacy
  • Participant recruitment & service provider/partner recruitment
  • Coordinate family support & child assessment services

Project Scope of Work:

  • Support manager in the implementation of program activities; daily documentation, reporting, training and support activities for staff and participants
  • Plan, Organize and Coordinate parent education programs (workshops series, etc.)
  • Run Parent Book Club
  • Plan, Organize and Coordinate Parents Night-Out activities
  • Lead program participant recruitment
  • Lead design and creation of program outreach strategies, publications and communications with participants, partners, public, etc.
  • Support tracking of student’s academic progress and assist home visitors and director
  • Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
  • Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in the fields of community service, adult education, and elementary school education. Three years experience in a public contact capacity. Extensive writing and communications skills. Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency with PCs (by having experience with standard word processing and spreadsheet software).

Other Required Skills:

  • 4-Year College Degree
  • Experience, Knowledge and skill in planning, organizing and implementing neighborhood based social impact and education programs
  • Excellent communications skills – verbal and written
  • Experienced in planning, organizing and facilitating education programs and activities – developing agendas, facilitating small groups,
  • Knowledge of early education services, resources, opportunities, issues and concerns
    Knowledge of community and parent issues and concerns
  • Organized, focused and multi-tasker
  • Team player – leader and follower
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Clean driving and personal record
  • Demonstrated ability create communications and outreach strategies

Compensation:

  • Commensurate with experience, skills, knowledge. Full-time position (min. 40 Hrs). Range: $28,000 - $32,000.
  • Fun and Energetic team working environment.
  • Opportunity to be creative and lead a team toward a common goal.

Please contact Debbie Patrick, MPH at 813-628-9179 or debbie@thepointcdc.com
 

 

 

To apply, please submit a resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this position to: resumes@mypalmrivercdc.com

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