Job Title: WILL Program Coordinator

Reports to: President (Executive Director)

Job Status: Fulltime /Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $57,000 - $64,000

Introduction

Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Inc. (WILL) is a transformative, holistic, 12-month experiential learning, youth leadership and life skills development program for District of Columbia youth from underserved/under-resourced neighborhoods. In 2003, WILL founder and President Steve Abraham established WILL to enhance the educational, leadership, and life skills of DC high school youth. 2023-2024 is WILL’s 20th year unleashing the potential of and providing quality positive youth development programming for District youth.

WILL's mission is to provide diverse growth experiences and challenging learning opportunities to inspire and assist youth to make good decisions, become effective leaders, and achieve their goals.

When you join our team, you will join an organization considered one of the best community-based nonprofits in the Washington, DC.

Position Summary

The WILL Program Coordinator will play an important role in WILL program efficacy - assisting with program facilitation, logistics, and communications; fostering relationships with WILL youth, families, school, and program partners; and supporting volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement.

The WILL Program Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of WILL’s President, who will provide guidance on the scope of assignments and assistance as needed and/or requested.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with, facilitate, and/or lead program activities and program days.
• School visits to meet with WILL youth and school leadership, staff and WILL main point of contact.
• Assist with and/or lead logistical aspects of programs, including, without limitation, location set-up and clean-up, snacks, lunch, material preparation, distribution, and retrieval, and food ordering or purchasing.
• Work with WILL’s President and program partners on program days to ensure program efficacy.
• Assist, facilitate, and/or supervise the WILL youth program transportation process.
• Communicate with WILL youth and parents/guardians regarding upcoming programs.
• Communicate with school partners to schedule meetings with WILL youth and/or school personnel and provide updates regarding programs and WILL youth.
• Support youth recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Support volunteer recruitment and orientation meetings, and support/coordinate and supervise program volunteers for and during program days.
• Assist with maintaining and strengthening partnership relationships with schools and program partners.

Ideal Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• Has 3 years of teaching, youth development, and/or experiential learning experience.
• Has transportation.
• Has the ability to lift and to carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Has effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Has proficient Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with underserved youth.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands risk management.
• Spanish proficiency.
• ·Knowledge of and experience implementing youth development principles/best practices to provide direct service and instruction to youth individually and in group settings.
• Experience managing volunteers or others in the workplace.
• Follows verbal and written requests and directions.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven with excellent time management skills.
• Expresses opinions confidently and with respect for others, and exercises discretion with personal or sensitive information.

Salary and Benefits

• FY24 Salary $27.40 – $30.77 per hour (commensurate with experience) (equates to $57,000 - $64,000/year)
• Health insurance (medical); retirement benefits
• Generous Paid Time-Off (vacation, personal days, and holiday schedule)
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

Work Hours and Location

This is a full-time 40-hour per week position. WILL operates on 2 and occasionally 3 Saturdays per month and possibly on some holidays.

During weeks when there is a WILL program, the work hours will generally be:

• Tuesday – Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm
• Friday, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
• Saturday, WILL hours will vary depending on the program.

IS, the required work hours include Friday evenings and Saturdays, with specific hours depending on the program. Outside of these requirements, WILL is willing to discuss a flexible schedule, with the general expectation that most hours will be worked during the business day, Monday-Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm. The final schedule will be set by agreement between the successful candidate and WILL’s President.

IS NOT, the work hours will generally be Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. In similar fashion, WILL is willing to discuss reasonable flexibility in this schedule, to be determined by mutual agreement between the successful candidate and WILL’s President.

WILL may offer some flexibility regarding work location. While the expectation is that most hours will be performed at WILL’s office at 1140 Connecticut, Ave., NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC, the schedule may include up to 2 days/week of remote work, with the possibility of occasionally more, as approved by WILL’s President.

How to Apply for This Job

Candidates should send the following (with “WILL Program Coordinator Application” as the subject) to hiring@threadstrategies.com. Applications are not complete and are not reviewed until all items have been submitted:

• Current resume
• A cover letter with salary range expectations and available start date

As a condition of employment, all persons offered employment with WILL must pass a background check and must be fully up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. As defined by the CDC, one is up to date with one’s COVID-19 vaccines when you have received all doses in the primary series and booster(s) when eligible. Proof of such vaccination must be provided to WILL as a condition of employment with WILL.

ilderness Leadership & Learning, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilderness Leadership & Learning does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, or disability. DC natives and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to attend and work during WILL's Saturday program sessions?

Experience:

• youth development or experiential learning: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20036 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036