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02.06 Urban Leaders Program Coordinator / FT JOB

The full-time Program Coordinator (PC) will be on-site at MS 61 in
Brooklyn to implement Girls for Gender Equity’s Urban Leader after
school program that runs from 3pm-6pm, Monday-Friday.  The PC’s
responsibilities will include but not be limited to: implementation
of program; student outreach; registration duties; form processing;
mailings;
relationship-building; communication with parents and guardians,
confirming student attendance, distributing snacks; supervising our
high school mentors, volunteers and employees of the program;
escorting students to and from classrooms and various
administrative tasks.

The PC will supervise program staff and participants and act as a
liaison for the students, parents and staff. The PC will lead staff
meetings, schedule staff development trainings, address crisis
issues, authorize community linkages and generate quarterly
reports.

Please understand that the PC will be leading the implementation of
our first government funded after school program. Although this is
a great opportunity to implement new and unique educational,
pregnancy prevention, violence prevention, as well as health and
fitness programs to youth ages 11-14, the initial start up will be
a challenge and require someone that has:
•A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
•Employment history in the field of social service, program
management, and/or NYC public schools.
•Excellent program planning, organizing, oral communication and
writing skills (especially for relating to parents and teachers).
•Ability to collaborate well with other agencies and follow up with
calls, computer tracking and reporting.
•Creative approach to implementing and monitoring programming.
•A clear understanding of gender equity work and understanding of
feminist theory a plus.
•Strong organizational and delegation skills for assisting staff and
interns.

Salary: High 30’s Low 40’s to be determined by experience, full
health benefits – If selected for the position GGE will require, in
writing, a seven-month commitment to position!

Reports to: Director of Community Organizing
           Founder/Executive Director

Position available immediately, email resume and cover letter to:
jsmith@ggenyc.org or Fax to 718-857-2239

Serious applicants only! We're looking for over achievers and
someone that wants to grow with Girls for Gender Equity! We're not
trying to deter you from applying, but if you know you’re not
organized or cannot multi-task, please value your and our time.

Women and people of color are encouraged to apply!


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