Program Coordinator
Reports To: Regional or Program Manager
Hours: Full Time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to NYjobs@buildon.org
Overview of the Organization
buildOn is a not for profit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy
and low expectations through service and education. buildOn runs after school programming for
3975 high school students across the US and has built over 618 primary schools worldwide in
the last 20+ years.
Overview of the Role
The Program Coordinator is responsible for running a successful buildOn program at 2 buildOn
partner high schools that engage a total of 100 students weekly through the buildOn core
activities: service, education and building schools. buildOn relies heavily on metrics, reporting
and program evaluations to ensure we are meeting our goals. The Program Coordinator will be
responsible for implementing the 8 buildOn program strategies to meet the weekly engagement
and monthly service goals; the Program Coordinator will be responsible for weekly reporting and
providing support for the evaluation process. The Program Coordinator also holds the main
relationship with the partner high school and will ensure strong support from admin and faculty
throughout the school year.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee buildOn program activities to engage 100 students weekly in contributing 650
hours of service to their community every month.
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Implement the 8 buildOn strategies to engage students weekly in the buildOn core activities.
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Organize and execute special service events such as Alternative Breaks, Summer
Programming and school specific programming
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Create and Maintain strong relationships with school and community stakeholders
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Monitor and submit weekly Key Performance Indicators through Salesforce
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Manage annual Impact Evaluation process for program
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Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Key Requirements
Last Updated: April 2014
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A Youth Development professional with a passion for service
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Extensive experience leading community service projects and/or volunteering
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Experience working within a high school running youth development programming
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Experience leading Service Learning programs and/or activities
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Proven success in meeting programmatic goals
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An understanding of the importance of metrics, reporting and evaluation in determining the
success of a program
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Good knowledge of the NY Public School System as well as some familiarity with the NonProfit Sector in the region.
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Experience living or working in the city where this position is located.
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Relevant 4 year degree & a minimum of 2 years' experience in youth development and
International development work.
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Strong leadership, strategic thinking, initiative, problem solving skills and creative ability
desired
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Ability to adapt to a flexible, fast-paced and dynamic work environment & a team player and
positive attitude is a must
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Must be willing to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
Last Updated: April 2014