Program Coordinator (Part-Time) Jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION: Part-Time Program Coordinator (2023-2024 Program Year)

EWDC seeks qualified candidates to serve as part-time Program Coordinators during the 2023-24 school year. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager and primarily supports delivery of Power Readers, EWDC’s one-on-one mentoring program that connects volunteers from the community to read with students for one hour a week. Program Coordinators may also support other EWDC programs activities as needed and based on availability.

Position Details

Position Responsibilities Include

Program Coordinators oversee delivery of 2-4 Power Readers sessions per week at one or more of EWDC’s partner schools. Sessions may be held Monday-Thursday and are scheduled during students' lunch and recess period.

• Coordinate with teachers and school staff to recruit and enroll students.
• Maintain accurate records and collect impact data from students, school contacts, and volunteers.
• Manage day-to-day program needs at assigned locations, including student/mentor schedules, facilitating sessions, and coordinating with school contacts to address operational issues.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and related EWDC events as needed.
• Onboard and train mentors as needed.
• Assist the program team in matching students and mentors and communicating match information to mentors and families.

In addition to tasks associated with Power Readers, Program Coordinators may be asked to support other EWDC activities, including group reading events, book distributions, or other community-based events.

Salary/Benefits, Workplace, And Schedule

The Program Coordinator is a part-time seasonal position with a wage of $19 per hour. The employment term begins in September 2023 and runs through May 2024, with a combination of in-person and remote work. In-person work will take place at assigned program delivery sites and may require occasional visits to EWDC’s main office located in downtown Washington, DC, as well as other locations within the Washington Metro Area. Possible program delivery sites include:

• Tyler Elementary School (1001 G Street SE, Washington, DC)
• Van Ness Elementary School (1150 5th Street SE, Washington, DC)

The Program Coordinator can expect to work between 10-20 hours per week with the final schedule and location assignment to be determined based on candidate availability and program needs. Successful completion and maintenance of a background clearance and drug test (non-THC) is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong professional presence and demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and discretion
• Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities and proactively and appropriately address them
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and efficiently with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills; CRM/database experience a plus

EWDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. In addition, EWDC is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion regarding its workplace practices, including hiring, promotion, pay and advancement. EWDC embraces and values the creativity, diversity of experience and thought, and the enhanced quality of work product generated when people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, education, races, faith, abilities, ages, and gender identities or expression collaborate to create something unique and meaningful together.