Middle School Alliance (MSA) Site Coordinator

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

NextUp in Richmond, VA is hiring a Middle School Alliance Site Coordinator to lead on-site OST programming at local middle schools. You will ensure smooth daily operations, coordinate logistics, and engage youth, families, schools, and providers to deliver high-quality programming.

The role emphasizes organizational excellence, relationship-building, and data-driven reporting to support safe, engaging, and youth-centered experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in youth development, afterschool or school-based programming.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented and data-literate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily site operations for Middle School Alliance programming.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, family communication, and youth engagement.
• Coordinate program logistics: schedules, room assignments, meals, transportation, transitions, dismissal.
• Serve as a primary on-site contact for school staff, providers, families, transportation, and NextUp leadership.
• Support attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting.
• Help monitor program quality and support continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with youth, families, school communities, and partners.
• Support safety, supervision, and clear communication during OST programming.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Data tracking & reporting

Education

Associate degree in education/youth development/related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Middle School Alliance (MSA) Site Coordinator

NextUp is hiring a Middle School Alliance Site Coordinator to support high-quality out-of-school time programming at Richmond middle school sites.

This role is a great fit for someone who is organized, relationship-centered, youth-focused, and confident managing day-to-day program operations in a school-based environment. The Site Coordinator will serve as the primary on-site lead for Middle School Alliance programming, helping ensure that students, families, schools, and providers have the coordination and support needed for programming to run smoothly.

The Site Coordinator will work closely with school leaders, program providers, families, youth development partners, and the NextUp team to support safe, engaging, and high-quality OST experiences for middle school youth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily site operations for Middle School Alliance programming.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, family communication, and youth engagement.
• Coordinate program logistics, including schedules, room assignments, meals, transportation, transitions, and dismissal.
• Serve as a key point of contact for school staff, providers, families, transportation, security, and NextUp leadership.
• Support accurate attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting.
• Help monitor program quality and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Build strong relationships with youth, families, school communities, and program partners.
• Support safety, supervision, and communication during OST programming.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree in education, youth development, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Experience in youth development, education, afterschool programming, school-based programming, or community-based work.
• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and practices, with a commitment to creating supportive and engaging environments for young people.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage logistics, solve problems, and keep programming moving in a fast-paced environment.
• A relationship-centered approach with youth, families, schools, and partners.
• Attention to detail and comfort with attendance tracking, data systems, and reporting.
• A commitment to safe, inclusive, and youth-centered programming.

$50,000 – $55,000 / year

This full-time position includes a competitive benefits package and eligibility for the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Job Classification:

Education