Activities Coordinator, Community School

United Way Worldwide; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

United Way Worldwide is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support the Community Schools strategy at Central Elementary in Allentown. The role will coordinate, execute, and evaluate enrichment activities aligned with school priorities and student outcomes, under the CSC and Principal guidance.

The position emphasizes data-driven programming, partnerships, and adherence to district policies, with part-time, hourly compensation and limited remote opportunities when the school is closed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in program coordination or youth development.
• Experience with compliance and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement & refine activities that directly support student growth and school priorities.
• Support the collection and use of CS Data.
• Establish partnerships that contribute to measurable student success.
• Ensure programs and partnerships adhere to district policies, legal regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

Grassroots programming

Policy enforcement & collaboration

Holistic student development

United Way mission alignment

Education

1+ year program coordination experience

Job description

Department: Impact

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Part-time (20/hrs a week)

Pay Range: $20 - $25 / Hour

Location: Central Elementary School, Allentown School District

Position Description Activities Coordinator

The Activities Coordinator serves as an integral part of the Community Schools strategy, working at the direction of the Community School Coordinator (CSC) and following the leadership of the Principal to ensure programming supports school-wide priorities and measurable student outcomes. This role is responsible for coordinating, executing, and evaluating enrichment activities that align with academic, social-emotional, and engagement goals. Beyond grassroots coordination, the Activities Coordinator is expected to use data, strategy, and collaboration skills to inform programming decisions, ensuring all activities contribute to school-wide improvement efforts.

Accountabilities:

1. Develop, implement & refine activities that directly support student growth and school priorities (50% of time)
2. Support the collection and use of CS Data (20% of time)
3. Establish and strengthen partnerships that contribute to measurable student success. (10% of time)
4. Ensure all programs and partnerships adhere to district policies, legal regulations, and safety standards. (10% of time)

Work Experience and/or EducationRequired

1-plus years of work experience (paid or unpaid) program coordination, youth development, and compliance management within district frameworks.

SkillsRequired

• Ability to connect grassroots programming to measurable student success indicators.
• Strong policy enforcement, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.
• Passion for holistic student development and equity-driven programming.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package

In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is eligible for no-cost HealthiestYou telehealth and a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.

Work Location

This position is based in the assigned community school for all working hours with limited opportunity to work remotely when the school is closed.