Project Rise Program Coordinator

Operation Shoestring; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation Shoestring in Mississippi seeks a Project Rise Program Coordinator to ensure successful afterschool and summer programs. You will lead site operations, curriculum, staffing, and collaboration with schools and partners to deliver impactful outcomes.

The ideal candidate is high-performing, organized, and skilled in public presentations, with a passion for teaching and serving families and communities.

Qualifications

• MA or BA in a child- or education-related field.
• Past management of multiple employees.
• Educational leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, family resources, social service providers.
• Knowledge of child-care licensing credentials.
• Excellent meeting and presentation facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience coaching, guidance and feedback to staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to OS’s vision and objectives.
• Lead, supervise and manage assistant coordinators for afterschool and summer programs.
• Lead curriculum selection, development and implementation.
• Oversee all sites with regular visits and staff observations.
• Collaborate with HR to hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Develop annual operating budget with input from coordinators.
• Authorize and manage expenditures within the approved budget.
• Monitor program effectiveness and impact.
• Complete program information and evaluation tools by deadlines.
• Analyze student data and surveys to improve programs.
• Arrange staff development based on evaluation results.
• Build positive relationships with partner schools and stakeholders.
• Support sustainability planning with leadership.
• Develop and monitor operational policies for afterschool and summer programs.
• Recruit eligible students for participation.
• Monitor attendance and meet goals.
• Coordinate staff and partners’ efforts for outcomes.
• Collaborate with community agencies for activities.
• Identify and train volunteers and partners for activities.
• Provide mentorship for lessons and enrichment activities.
• Perform annual evaluations of direct staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Public speaking

Education

MA or BA in child/education field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to and working closely with the Programs Director, the Project Rise Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the success of Operation Shoestring’s (OS) programming which benefits students, primarily the daily afterschool program, mid-year school breaks, and summer camp. This includes collaboration with the Executive Director, the other directors, coordinators, part-time staff, volunteers, and other interested parties to ensure the Operation Shoestring vision, mission, goals and objectives are advanced and represented to all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing and motivated individual who has a passion for teaching and learning, helping children and families, is comfortable managing their team, interacting with the broader community and providing public presentations, and is highly organized and outcomes focused with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Understanding of and adherence to OS’s vision, mission, goals and objectives
• Lead, supervise and manage assistant coordinators for Project Rise afterschool and summer programs, including conducting regular check-ins to ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly
• Lead curriculum selection, development and implementation efforts
• Maintain oversight for all sites where afterschool and summer camp sites are operating, including conducting regular site visits, staff observations, and other documentation tasks
• In collaboration with OS’s human resources, ensure that effective Project Rise staff are hired, trained, supervised, supported and evaluated
• Develop annual operating budget along with input from ass’t. coordinators
• Authorize and manage expenditures in accordance with approved budget
• Monitor program effectiveness to ensure program impact
• Complete all program information and evaluation tools by deadlines
• Analyze grades, intervention achievement data from program, achievement assessment data, parent/family surveys/feedback, student participation/attendance, discipline incident data (suspensions, detentions, etc.) to improve program and make progress towards program goals
• Determine and arrange staff development in accordance with evaluation results
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner schools and other stakeholders (including parents, community-based organizations, funders, volunteers, public agencies, local universities)
• Manage resources well and assist direct supervisor and other directors in supporting a sustainability plan
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and practices, grounded in educational best practices, for the afterschool and summer program in cooperation with staff, students and parents
• Ensure effective recruitment of eligible students to participate in the afterschool program and summer camp
• Monitor daily attendance and develop systems to ensure attendance goals are met
• Coordinate and integrate staff and partners’ efforts to achieve intended academic and social outcomes
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide appropriate extracurricular activities
• Identity and train volunteers, parent liaisons, and community partners to implement academic, recreation, and enrichment activities aligned with program goals and objectives
• Provide mentorship and guidance for lessons, enrichment activities, and other classroom activities
• Perform annual (at least) evaluations of direct staff reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA or BA in a child- or education-related field,e.g.: early childhood; middle or secondary education, physical education and recreation, child/youth Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, or Human Services or a closely related field
• Past management of multiple employees
• Educational leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of community resources, family resources, social service providers and trends in the field
• Knowledge of and/or ability to acquire child‑care licensing credentials
• Excellent meeting and presentation facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills for a variety of audiences, both written and verbal
• Experience providing coaching, guidance, and feedback to staff in order to improve programming
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively as a team member
• Proficient with Google Workplace
• Ability to attend functions/activities outside normal business hours
• Maintain valid Mississippi driver’s license and state‑mandated auto insurance
• Ability to travel for occasional local, state, and out‑of‑state meetings or conferences

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The employer reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities for this position at any time. This job description shall be reviewed on an annual basis. Qualified candidates will provide at least two professional references.