JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator is a dynamic presenter, with strong oral and written communication skills, who can effectively engage, inspire, and support teens through implementing Project AIM and the STARS Mentoring Program and other classroom facilitation for the School Based Mentoring goals. The Program Coordinator must have well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills to network and rally school and student support; must embody the highest standards of ethical behavior and conduct, possessing a strong personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust. This role must have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, including youth of color, and bring a demonstrated understanding of their diverse cultures, histories, and family dynamics. The School Based Program Coordinator position will report to the Director of School Based Programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to pass fingerprint criminal background check
• Bachelor’s degree in education, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field related field; 3 years of experience in similar role will also be considered
• Passion for mentorship
• Youth-development experience in one or several of the following areas: positive youth development, college/career readiness, partnering with multi-cultural communities, implementing inclusive and anti-racist practices in service delivery, volunteer management, and/or working with Spanish-speaking communities.
• Team-oriented, capable of working with a wide range of people to achieve shared goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, particularly at-risk youth, and youth of color; demonstrated understanding of diverse cultures, histories, and family dynamics
• Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish a plus
• Must have a growth mindset: willingness to learn and grow from changes and challenges and explore new methods of thinking.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and attend to details
• Exceptional relationship, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience working with youth in programming/teaching or in a leadership role.
• Relates well to teens and can engage them in programming activities.
• Resilience and perseverance when navigating the challenges of working in an unpredictable school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, superior decision-making.
• Adept at organizing and planning workflow, programming, and related events.
• Team player, willing to collaborate and contribute for the good of the team.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at collecting and entering program demographics into a database and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Must be willing to commit to the full length of the program.
• Trauma Informed Care training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to practice attentive and active listening
• Ability to foster relationships with community partners and diverse stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Must have reliable transportation with proof of insurance and acceptable driving record.
• Available to work some evenings and occasional weekends, with out of state travel if job requires.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement curriculum strategies for programming that are culturally responsive.
• Prepare for daily classroom instruction including confirming classroom schedules, reading and preparing curriculum sessions, gathering all supplies needed for the session and determining responsibilities with any teaching partners or guest speakers.
• Lead 2-3 STARS program(s) as directed by specific BBBSC and/or grant requirements.
• Lead cohorts of Project AIM in various schools as directed by specific BBBSC and/or grant requirements.
• Meet regularly with mentors to provide support, additional training and to review lessons being taught to mentees.
• Facilitate all mentoring meetings with identified high school students.
• Recruit and chaperone the required number of students to both the BBBSC Mentor Life Summit (MLS) and STARS National Conference (SNC), as directed by grant requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings for professional development and other youth-oriented topics provided by BBBSC as requested.
• Develop and sustain ongoing relationships with school staff, including teachers and principals, working with School Based Programs Director to secure Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU) and other mutual partnerships.
• Work with evaluation team on administering and submitting all required assessments.
• Support and promote agency goals, initiatives, mission, values, and culture.
• Be a problem-solver and guide others to be solution-focused.
• Suggest ideas and ask for others’ ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Document and share instructions for every new process created.
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, professionalism, mutual respect, and accountability.

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is for all youth to reach their potential. We partner with youth mentees, parents/guardians, volunteers, local communities, and caring philanthropists. We are accountable for each child in our program achieving:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Increased sense of belonging and improved mental health
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational Succes