Program Coordinator, Delaware Valley Earth Force

Posted by on July 14, 2006

[emailed 7/17/06]

Delaware Valley Earth Force is an affiliate of Earth Force, Inc., a national 501(c) (3) non-profit environmental education organization. Our offices are located at 100 Greenwood Avenue,Wyncote (directly across from the Jenkintown SEPTA station). Our mission is to engage young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities. Earth Force programs provide educators and the young people they teach with the civic action skills, resources and knowledge they need implement community service projects that result in sustainable change. Further information is available on our website at <a href="http://www.earthforce.org/delval">http://www.earthforce.org/delval</a>.

We are seeking a full time Program Coordinator to work with educators on the implementation of Earth Force projects.

Position: Program Coordinator

Position reports to: Executive Director

Job Purpose Summary
This position works with the program team to recruit train, and support educators, build relationships with resource partners and ensure program commitments to funders are met.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities for the Position
? Recruit educators, adult leaders and sites to implement Earth Force programs
? Provide comprehensive, quality training and support of all Earth Force educators
? Maintain ongoing contact with program participants to keep them motivated and ensure a quality experience for them, which includes site visits, calls and emails
? Ensure program commitment to funders are met; possible interaction with and reporting to relevant funders
? Cultivate and maintain partner relationships for support-networks that both adults and youth participants can access as part of their Earth Force experience
? Build support with key school and community-based organization administrators
? Find recognition and appreciation opportunities for both educators and young people for their projects
? Administer evaluations and ensure their collection
? Participate in national Earth Force teams for programs improvement and own professional development
? Visit Earth Force classrooms to facilitate activities with young people (ages 8-18)
? Supervision of volunteers working to support educators or the program
? Curriculum development and alignment of programs to local and state standards
? Content curriculum development and formatting (i.e. water, waste management, etc.)
? Program improvement and innovation
? Must have the ability to travel within the region

Responsibilities of All Earth Force Employees
? It is the responsibility of all Earth Force employees to contribute to the mission and vision of the organization

Ideal Skills for Position
? Innovative thinking
? Demonstrated writing, communication and presentation skills
? Organized
? Able to juggle multiple tasks
? Self-motivated and able to provide follow-through
? Passionate commitment to youth, the environment and community change
? Work effectively both individually and in a team setting
? Comfortable in a challenging, fast-paced environment
? Collaborative, flexible approach to challenges

Ideal Experience for Position
? Experience as a teacher, trainer and/or facilitator
? Proven track record in program management
? Experience in classroom integration, standards or planning assessment for education
? Understanding of and experience in local environmental issues, service learning, environmental education and/or civic action.
? Knowledge of community organizations and agencies
? Polished presentation, facilitation skills
? Ability to perform highly in entrepreneurial environment
? Competency in Microsoft, Access, e-mail, Internet

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Delaware Valley Earth Force
100 Greenwood Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095.
Fax: 215-884-9895
Email: c.contri@verizon.net