Employment Opportunity – After-School & Summer Enrichment Program Manager

children first logoProgram: Afterschool and Summer Programs, Outreach and Engagement
Position Title: Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Program Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reports To: Director of Community Supports
Salary: Low to Mid $40,000’s
Office Location: Pisgah View Learning Center

Overall Responsibility:

Management and oversight of Children First/Communities In Schools afterschool and summer enrichment, including supervision of assigned Project POWER/AmeriCorps members, Afterschool & Summer Enrichment staff, and volunteers. Additionally, the Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Program Manager will provide direction to program coordinators/specialists regarding related function, involvement, and scope including 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) requirements. The Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Program Manager will represent and assist with community outreach and engagement and serve on community collaborations related to the mission.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Manage operation and completion of administrative tasks under 21st CCLC grant as well as communicating with associated internal staff and NCDPI staff.
  • Responsible for planning and management of the Learning Center program at Woodridge, Pisgah View, and Deaverview.
  • Responsible for planning and management of the summer camp program at Woodridge, Pisgah View, Deaverview.
  • Assists Student Support Specialists with planning for afterschool and summer programming at other sites.
    Train and supervise the Afterschool & Summer Enrichment and Learning Center staff including Project POWER/AmeriCorps members and volunteers.
  • Submission of the in-kind match and overall oversight of AmeriCorps members while at their site.
  • Plan and facilitate parent engagement opportunities such as Parent Workshops, Triple P, and Motheread.
  • Identify, coordinate and support participation in outreach and engagement events.
  • Cultivate, actively engage and manage community partnerships for all afterschool and summer sites.
  • Respond to volunteer inquires in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate and conduct volunteer orientation.
  • Manage volunteer schedule at all afterschool and summer sites.
  • Participate in site visits from funders and community partners.
  • Attend Project POWER/AmeriCorps partner meetings, partner orientation, and graduation.
  • Assist with establishing expectations and goals of the program.
  • Evaluate progress toward achievement of program goals
  • Maintain accurate, accessible records of afterschool and summer programs.
  • Implement all required administrative tasks and reporting.
  • Maintains comprehensive knowledge and oversight of grants and contracts that provide revenue to support programming.
  • Works with program staff to ensure the program’s facilities are kept maintained.
  • Serve as point of contact for Community Based Site Property Managers (Woodridge, Pisgah View, Deaverview).
  • Assist with the development of sustainability efforts and public relations.
  • Represent the organization in the community, and build connections for resources, collaboration, and visibility.
  • Serves on committees and participates in activities that provide opportunities for promoting the organization and its programs, and support achievement of the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Staff Responsibilities

  • Works collaboratively with all CF/CIS staff to maintain a positive image.
  • Attend training when required and funding is available.
  • Understands and demonstrates the mission and goals of CF/CIS.
  • Provides sufficient program information to the Director of Community Supports and/or Executive Director to provide CF/CIS Board with a comprehensive overview of services and outcomes.
  • Participate in CF/CIS Staff meetings and events.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Experience and Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree with a major in education or human service field.
Three years of work experience, working with school-age children.
Committed to a mission of “empowering children and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, education and services and surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.”

  • Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to use computers to manage data and compose reports.
  • Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
  • Ability to drive a 15 passenger mini-bus.
  • Ability to swim and supervise water activities.
  • Are certified in, or will gain certification in: CPR and First Aid

Work Schedule:
The work schedule will vary Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Limited evenings and weekends may be required.

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Find out more and apply at childrenfirstcisbc.org/employment.

Interested applicants will need to submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by email to: [email protected].