Children's Enrichment Program Coordinator

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Children’s Enrichment Program Coordinator for a Queenstown-based role in New Zealand. The position involves designing, implementing, and overseeing engaging enrichment programs for children of various ages, balancing on-site activities with remote planning and reporting.

You will recruit and lead staff and volunteers, manage budgets, monitor outcomes, and build partnerships with schools and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination or youth work.
• Proven ability to design and manage impactful youth programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with budgeting and resource management.
• Proficiency with standard office software and digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a diverse range of children's enrichment programs (arts, sports, tutoring, life skills).
• Recruit, train, and manage program staff and volunteers.
• Oversee daily operations of enrichment programs, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Monitor program effectiveness and collect data for evaluation and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with children, parents, schools, and community partners.
• Manage program budgets, including resource allocation and procurement.
• Conduct outreach to promote program participation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.
• Handle administrative tasks, including remote planning, communication, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Office software

Digital tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic non-profit organization focused on youth development, is seeking a proactive Children's Enrichment Program Coordinator for their operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and overseeing engaging enrichment programs for children of various ages. The coordinator will work to create a positive and impactful learning environment, fostering skill development and personal growth. This position involves a Hybrid work model, balancing essential on-site program delivery and community engagement with remote administrative tasks, strategic planning, and reporting. We are looking for an innovative leader passionate about child welfare and community development in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a diverse range of children's enrichment programs (e.g., arts, sports, tutoring, life skills).
• Recruit, train, and manage program staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the daily operations of the enrichment programs, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Monitor program effectiveness and collect data for evaluation and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, parents, schools, and community partners.
• Manage program budgets, including resource allocation and procurement.
• Conduct outreach activities to promote program participation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.
• Handle administrative tasks, which may include remote work for planning, communication, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination, youth work, or child development.
• Proven ability to design and manage impactful youth programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with budgeting and resource management.
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital communication tools for Hybrid work.
• A passion for empowering children and strengthening communities.
• Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape region as needed.
• Must be comfortable with a flexible work arrangement combining on-site activities in Queenstown with remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful community initiatives.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive organizational culture.
• Generous annual leave.
• Contribution to enhancing the lives of children in the community.
• Potential for growth within the organization.