Position Summary: The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of program activities and will assist in the identification, development and delivery of educational programs and initiatives; will ensure services meet contract, funding, accreditation requirements, and are consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Columbus Urban League (CUL).

Program Description: The Ready2Earn and Work Readiness Training University (WRT) is an experiential learning opportunity where CUL provides TANF eligible Franklin County youth, ages 14-18, with career readiness training, professional development, mentorship, community engagement, and placed-based educational opportunities during the summer. Participants demonstrate knowledge and skill gains in Ohio Means Job Readiness Domains.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in program design, facilitate survey and evaluation methods, and assist in curriculum development
• Participate in research and evidence-based practices and reporting.
• Coordinate trainings and workshops.
• Communicate with parents, work sites, staff, and stakeholders
• Provide supervision to appropriate direct reports and program participants
• Implement programmatic goals and objectives

Job Requirements, Education and Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in youth programs and activities
• Excellent customer service, and professional skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation ability.
• Effective time management and independent working ability.
• Ability to consistency demonstrate initiative and goal-oriented achievement in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Human Services, social work, family resource management, communications, political science, education) required; or •
• Associate degree and two (2) years of relevant experience

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities/different abilities to perform/achieve the essential functions.

Language Skills:

• Proficient written and spoken literacy ability.
• Bilingual capability is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Applicants are expected to be able to perform certain essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities/different abilities.

• The job relies on visual, spoken, and auditory sensory functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• The noise level in the work environment varies

The Columbus Urban League is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. The Columbus Urban League requires all employees, vendors and associates to support its nondiscriminatory policies.