Program and Trek Coordinator, buildOn

Posted by on May 01, 2011

Program and Trek Coordinator, buildOn

Posted on: April 18, 2011

Position Summary: buildOn is seeking a passionate, experienced, creative, results-oriented and professional self-starter with both youth and international experience to support its regional after school program in four area high schools while simultaneously organizing and leading a group of high school students and teachers on the “Trek for Knowledge” to an international buildOn project site.

Reports to: Regional Program Supervisor and Trek Manager

I. PURPOSE

* Program Overview: 60% of this position focuses on running our youth development after-school program in high schools, which use community service, fundraising for developing countries, and global education as its vehicle to youth empowerment.
* Trek Overview: The other 40% focuses on preparing and leading a team through the Trek for Knowledge enrichment program – an opportunity for high school students and teachers to experience rural life in a developing country while working alongside community members to construct a schoolhouse.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Coordinator Functions

* Support and supervise four buildOn after-school programs (approximately 100 students total) in their efforts to initiate and sustain weekly community service work, global education initiatives and to reach fundraising goals.
* Deliver interactive global education and recruitment presentations to high school classrooms of the buildOn schools you supervise.
* Maintain and manage accurate records and data of student activity and submit monthly qualitative and quantitative progress reports.
* Plan, organize, and facilitate large-scale, weekend group service projects.
Trek Coordinator Function
* Work with Trek Manager to select Trek teams which includes: preparing applications; working with other Program Coordinators to recruit applicants; interviewing candidates, communicating with parents, and selecting Trek participants
* Lead Trek for Knowledge in the field which includes: school construction; rural host family stay; cultural workshops; language instruction; daily reflection; journaling; and free time
* Organize and conduct three Pre-Trek and two Post-Trek workshops which include: teambuilding; primers on cultural immersion; logistical preparation; cultural re-immersion; and preparation for students to share the experience in their communities

III. PRIMARY (NECESSARY) QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
* Access to reliable transportation to travel to schools, projects and the office.
* Experience and enthusiasm for working closely with high school students.
* Experience living and/or working in developing countries
* Creative input is sought for on-going development of service projects, program components, and new initiatives.
* Public speaking, group facilitation, and strong organizational skills are essential.
* Demonstrable ability to self-organize, pay attention to detail, project plan, and event manage.
* Strong computer, budgeting, presentation, communication, leadership, and communication skills.
* Strong and demonstrable understanding of youth development and youth empowerment and its relation to this work.
* Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and able to work under two managers, one of which may be remote.
* Proven results in meeting goals and deadlines, and increasing quantitative impact.
* 3-6 years of full-time, post-Bachelors, relevant work experience required.
* Must be able to travel, up to 6 weeks/year.

IV. SECONDARY (DESIRED) QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience working in schools, classrooms, youth centers, or youth programs.
* Ability to analyze challenges and creatively problem solve.
* Demonstrated experience and ability to communicate effectively with parents.
* A background in community service and volunteerism is important.
* Knowledge of the communities in which we work.
* Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and/or Mandarin speaking skills a plus.
* Sincere interest in learning new skills.

How to apply

V. IF INTERESTED

* Please explore our website: http://www.buildon.org
* Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Joanna Branch
Email: joanna.branch@buildon.org
* NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
* buildOn is an equal opportunity employer.