JJSE Program Coordinator

Mission Graduates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

403(b)

Job summary

Mission Graduates is seeking a program-focused professional to support after-school initiatives in San Francisco. The role involves coordinating records, assisting in budgeting and evaluation, and leading JJSE student activities and tutoring programs.

The candidate will uphold safety policies, engage with families, and collaborate with SFUSD and community partners. Weekend/evening work may be required, and CPR/TB clearances are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in education and/or youth programs.
• BA/BS required; CPR certification or attainment within 2 months of employment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• TB test clearance required before hiring.
• Some weekends and evenings required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and program records.
• Assist in developing and managing the annual program budget.
• Assist in program evaluation and reporting to funders.
• Lead the JJSE leadership student group and supervise tutoring programs.
• Uphold school-site policies for safety, supervision, and mandated reporting.
• Assist in internal marketing materials for students and families.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and community partners.
• Assist and lead summer programming in academics and enrichment.
• Oversee recruitment and supervision of volunteers and consultants.

Skills

Youth program experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Community engagement

Education

BA or BS

Job description

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of afterschool support services that serve over 4,800 children, youth, and families each year. Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families, rather than the exception.

Program Summary: Mission Graduates has been providing quality afterschool programming for its entire 50-year history. The organization is partnering with June Jordan School of Equity (JJSE) to develop and implement a quality afterschool program that blends extracurricular activities and builds a college-going culture on campus. Youth who participate in the program develop a sense of self-confidence in their ability to learn, to speak their voice, and contribute to their community. The program infuses college messaging throughout its curriculum to ensure both youth and parents develop or strengthen expectations for entering college.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

Program Management & Evaluation (25%)

• Assist in the maintenance of all program records, particularly maintenance of attendance.
• Assist the Director in developing and managing the annual program budget.
• Maintain knowledge of ExCEL policies and procedures.
• Assist in program evaluation and the utilization of evaluation findings in program development to ensure positive outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of funding proposals and reports to funders.

Program Quality, Support, & Delivery (50%)

• Work with program staff to deliver quality afterschool programming, including supervision of at least three clubs or programs.
  • Lead the JJSE leadership student group, meeting weekly. Create meeting agendas, lead activities, and support students in running school-wide events.
  • Manage the academic tutoring program and referral process.
• Uphold all school-site policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.

• Assist in the preparation of internal marketing materials to be disseminated to students, parents, and the JJSE community.
• Collaborate closely with community stakeholders including parents and caregivers, community-based organizations, and SFUSD.
• Assist the JJSE Director in developing parent engagement activities and maintaining positive parent relations with current JJSE families.
• Assist and lead summer programming in academics, enrichment, and/or recreation.

Supervise Consultants & Volunteers (10%)

• In collaboration with other MG team members, oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and program consultants.
• Assist/Support the SFUSD teachers and staff who are given stipends to implement Extended Day clubs and activities.

Family Recruitment and Outreach (15%)

• Engaging with families to facilitate two-way communication and information sharing, highlighting school and program activities at JJSE.
• Attend high school tabling events at middle schools and positively represent JJSE to prospective families.
• Reach out to prospective high school families in the neighborhood and middle schools to share JJSE programs and schedule school tours.

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of proven experience and ability in working in education and/or youth programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with best practices in youth development program planning, curriculum development, teaching methods, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with college access challenges that are specific to first-generation college students.
• Familiarity and experience working with undocumented youth.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred.
• BA or BS required.
• Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment).
• TB test clearance is required before hiring.
• Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.
• Some weekends and evenings required

$24 - $26 an hour

Benefits Package: Includes fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee; access to Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits; and access to a 403(b) account at the time of hire. We also offer an employer contribution for eligible staff* (eligibility to be explained at the time of hire). In addition, we offer 13 paid holidays per year, 8 personal hours per year, and PTO accrual (vacation and sick).

Mission Graduates Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mission Graduates provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, leaves of absence, training, and compensation, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition or disability, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.