Program Coordinator, Middle School - Partnership 4 Kids

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.00+/hour minimum, commensurate with experience

Schedule: 8-hour shift, M-F with weekend availability

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, service-driven individual to join the Partnership 4 Kids team as a Program Coordinator in our middle school program.

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) offers Omaha youth a solid foundation for lifelong success, stewarding them through critical academic transitions and preparing them to successfully achieve higher education and financial stability. It is our mission to engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration, and scholarships. Nestled beside the newly renovated Gene Leahy Mall and within walking distance of the historic Old Market, P4K’s location allows employees to spend their lunch breaks exploring unique dining opportunities and strolling through a beautifully manicured park.

P4K is seeking a Program Coordinator to facilitate programming with middle school students (grades 6 – 8), conduct program outreach, and provide individual case management support for program participants and their families.

Benefits

• 403(b) with Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Employer-Paid Parking

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate leadership-focused curriculum between middle school students and their respective mentors
• Prepare lesson plan guidelines and handouts
• Communicate meeting logistics to mentors and school administrators
• Prepare mentors for upcoming meetings by emailing agendas in advance
• Provide a safe and secure environment for relationship development and learning by establishing behavior expectations
• Actively monitor student-mentor interactions during meetings and provide redirection if behaviors are not meeting set expectations
• Meet with students to provide individual case management, supporting their academic goals, addressing barriers to goal achievement, and identifying resources for success
• Maintain communication with students and families, providing reminders for program meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and target middle schools, maintaining regular communication with school officials
• Cultivate and build relationships with students, teachers, school administration, volunteers, and corporate partners to further the organization mission
• Work closely with program staff from different grade levels to ensure a smooth transition throughout the program continuum
• Provide match support for students and their volunteer mentors by continually assessing the match relationship
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of students’ academic progress and match-related information in agency databases

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (in human services or education field)
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with vulnerable youth of relevant age groups in an after-school or school-based environment
• Fluency in Spanish and English languages preferred
• Previous volunteer management, teaching, or classroom experience preferred
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Daily access to a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record