Operation Girls Coordinator

Job Description

Operation Girls Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time Exempt 

Reports to: Operation Girls Administrator

Department: Operation Social Services 

About Operation Restoration:  

Operation Restoration (OR) supports women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their  full potential, restore their lives, and discover new possibilities. At OR, we focus on advocacy,  education, economic mobility, and true economic equity for our staff, clients, and community. Our  goal is to end the incarceration of women and girls. Incarceration is defined as confinement in prison,  jail, immigrant, juvenile or military detention, or a deportation facility. Operation Restoration defines directly impacted women and girls as individuals who are currently or have previously been incarcerated, arrested, or are on probation and/or parole.

About the Position:  

Under the direction of the Operation Girls Administrator, the Operation Girls Coordinator is  responsible for advocating, providing mentorship, and empowering girls & young women. The Operation Girls Coordinator is expected to develop and expand program initiatives, cultivate and maintain relationships with referral sources (including local youth detention centers), potential volunteer mentors and donors for girls ages 11-17.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Coordination & Facilitation

• Supervise and facilitate weekly Operation Girls programming included by not limited to Tutoring, Girl Talk, and Physical Wellness

• Follow needed policy and procedures for program

• Support with the long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program 

• Monitor program attendance, behavior, and engagement of participants for incentives and rewards

• Obtain waivers for field trips, transportation services, etc. 

• Assist with marketing for Operation Girls (flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.) 

• Build rapport with family members of Operation Girls to address barriers or potential barriers that can impede progress

• Support Specialist with onboarding and training of new and existing mentors

• Support mentor recruitment processes and events to attract mentors

• Conduct yearly curriculum for mentees, aligned with grant requirements and deliverables, following policy and procedures within Operation Girls

• Conduct participant assessments including intake assessments, onboarding of new participants, and offboarding of participants

• Design and implement monthly initiatives such as planning mental health sessions, drug awareness programming, and physical wellness activities aligned to ongoing grant requirements

Community Engagement and Partnership

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, courts, schools, and youth facilities to advance the work of Operation Girls and Operation Social Services for referral purposes

• Identify leadership opportunities and introduce Operation Girls to community leaders who are invested in the advancement of girls as a way to exemplify leadership in the community

• Represent Operation Restoration at fundraising and community events

Data Management

• Maintain Operation Girls records by entering case notes, logging events and progress to make sure clients’ files match data entered in Salesforce database. 

• Ensure client and program information and data is properly maintained in electronic and paper files 

Program Administration

• Coordinate and complete weekly transportation logs for programming and extracurricular activities

• Coordinate and record inventory of Operation Girls programming materials

• Order and coordinate with volunteer food vendors for weekly Girl Talk meals

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with Operation Restoration staff to ensure organizational effectiveness

• Perform related duties as assigned in support of organizational goals

At times, this role requires flexibility to work outside of standard business hours to support our mission as a community-centered organization. The role also may include occasional travel.

Operation Restoration Core Skills and Competencies:

• Team-focused and collaborative

• Ability to work independently while following clear direction

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Comfort taking initiative and solving problems proactively

• Accountability, flexibility and reliability

• Ability to manage timelines, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

• Commitment to equity and criminal legal system reform

• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people in a diverse community

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 2-4 years of experience working with children, teens, and families

• 2-4 years of experience in a non-profit setting that provides social services

• Experience collaborating with school personnel, community partners, guardians, and other stakeholders to support youth development

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Products, and use of CRMs or data management systems

• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays Operation Restoration and its programs 

• Comfortable taking initiative while also recognizing when to escalate concerns or seek guidance

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with formerly incarcerated women preferred

• Experience working in education and after school programs