NAP- Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket

Groundwork Providence is an education organization dedicated to building a cleaner, safer, more beautiful city through environmental programs such as the Trees 2020,  Adult Environmental Job Training Program on sustainable landscaping and green building design, Summer Green Teams and more.   http://www.groundworkprovidence.org/

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Summer Program Coordinator

Basic Job Description:  The summer program coordinator is responsible for the hiring of all youth participants and supervisors as well as developing work plans and projects for  youth participants and supervisors.  This position requires that the individual work with the executive director and other staff to plan and schedule educational sessions and related field trips.  The summer program coordinator will oversee all youth team projects and guide all summer supervisors in their plans and management of youth participants.
 
Job Requirements: (Education, Experience, Special Skills, Attitudes)
·     Experience working with inner city youth
·     Strong verbal and communication skills
·     An ability to manage and supervise both supervisors and youth
·     Be able and willing to participate in physical, outdoor activities
·     An ability to understand, analyze and achieve program goals
·     An ability to assist in the planning and development of projects which meet the goals and objectives of the program
·     Establish fair but firm policies and procedures for youth
·     Possess the ability to manage a structured youth program which addresses issues of behavior, conflict management and the implementation of consequences when appropriate
 
Knowledge: (Information, Awareness, Understandings)
·     Have a working knowledge of urban environmental issues
·     Understand how to best communicate with adults and youth of different abilities and skills
·     Possess a working knowledge of Providence neighborhoods
 
Skills: (Abilities)
·     Ability to communicate effectively and interact with diverse populations
·     Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
·     Ability to accurately track the progress and plans of each youth team
·     Ability to collect data in order to report to grant partners
·     Ability to recognize project opportunities for youth teams to participate in
 
Key Criteria for Success: (Essentials for success in this job)
·     Insure full participation of all youth and supervisors as per grant requirements
·     Provide appropriate evaluative information, statistics and reports for grant reporting requirements
 
Work Habits/Behaviors: (Attendance, Team Player, Communication, Observe Policies, etc.)
·     Be a good role model for all youth and supervisors
·     Communicate on a regular basis with appropriate agency staff and management
·     Complete reports in a timely manner
·     Willingness to learn new skills and train others


To Apply:  Send a resume and cover letter by April 22, 2009 to gerritt@mindspring.com