Employment

EdGE Afterschool Site Coordinator – Cherryfield

Position Summary

The EdGE Afterschool Site Coordinator supports Mission Downeast initiatives that leverage education, leadership, experiential, outdoor activities, and mentoring-based programs to build youth engagement, aspirations, and resilience. This position supports EdGE afterschool program with a focus on students in K-8 grades. 

Responsibilities

• • Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all EdGE afterschool participants
  • Plan and lead afterschool programming that aligns with the Mission’s values
  • Plan and facilitate program and activities that engage youth
  • Supervise, train and mentor part-time staff at afterschool program
  • Oversee site specific administrative activities such as approving timesheets, time change requests, PTO requests, scheduling of staff, and summiting weekly reports
  • Overseeing medication administration, incident reports and other program related documentation
  • Maintaining and using CampBrain for attendance and relevant student information
  • Act as a positive role model and mentor to both staff and students
  • Attend quarterly EdGE coordinator meeting
  • Support in the effort of data collecting for program evaluation purposes when applicable 
  • Support the Mission’s Marketing efforts by submitting photos weekly to the Marketing Department 

As a part of the Maine Seacoast Mission

• • Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected
  • Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the “Living the Mission” conceptual framework and mission statement
  • Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities in which we work

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with and passion for working with youth
• Commitment to honoring, learning from, and contributing to the distinct coastal and island communities the Mission serves 
• Commitment to youth-development programming
• Outstanding organizational management skills and the ability to mentor staff, youth, and volunteers
• Ability to develop cohesive and effective teams
• Commitment to diversity as source of strength and to valuing the dignity and worth of every person 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management skills; a collaborative working style  
• At least two years of experience supervising and mentoring staff 

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or job-related experience  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with students who come from rural and lower income backgrounds
• Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve  
• Experience working with students in experiential education    
• Spanish language proficiency  

Special Qualifications and Certifications 

• Clean driver’s license 
• First-aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain within six months of hire 
• Background check required unless already employed by a school partner 

Position Conditions and Requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to work in school spaces, outside in various weather conditions and, at times, in a noisy environment
• Ability to use computer or mobile device to clock in and out for time sheets 

Physical Demands

• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to two hours at a time
• Able to move in a variety of positions for activities and games with children 
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to program site

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based on a 20-hour work week. The rate is $24/hour based on experience.

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