About this role
Job title: Program Coordinator
About the Role
Join our Manchester Center as a full-time Program Coordinator responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading daily programming that helps girls grow up strong, smart, and bold. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and passionate about youth development, with strong collaboration and supervision skills.
What You'll Do
- Plan and implement programs focused on healthy living, academic support, and life skills.
- Deliver daily curriculum and engage girls with enthusiasm, guidance, and encouragement.
- Ensure participant safety, support positive behavior, and model appropriate interactions.
- Maintain accurate attendance, lesson plans, and required documentation.
- Develop and administer pre- and post-tests for program evaluation.
- Prepare program spaces and organize supplies and equipment.
- Communicate regularly with the Center Director about program needs, successes, and challenges.
- Collaborate with community partners for off-site activities.
- Maintain monthly activity calendars and help plan special events (holiday activities, Girl of the Year, talent shows, etc.).
- Assist with outreach and support additional programs as needed.
- Train and supervise Group Leaders, Assistant Group Leaders, and Volunteers.
- Provide information to families, answer inquiries, and document any incidents or accidents.
- Transport girls using the agency vehicle as needed.
- Track attendance in Compass-360.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Follow CACFP meal pattern guidelines and regulations; assist in the kitchen when needed; complete CACFP training.
What We're Looking For
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education; OR bachelor’s degree in education or recreation; OR 12 relevant college credits; OR 2,000 hours of experience working with children.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Nice to Have
- Girls Inc. Experience: All programming must incorporate the Essential Elements of the Girls Inc. Experience—Mentoring relationships, intentional programming, girls-only environment, sustained exposure, interactive activities, and research-based curricula.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
- Short-Term Disability
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work that impacts girls every day