About Us: Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
Established in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
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- We believe all people can grow.
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Job Summary:
This position is temporary through September 2024, but there may be more opportunities for this role. The Student Activities Coordinator must be energetic, youth-focused, and passionate about providing high-quality programming to youth at POIC + RAHS. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Student Activities Coordinator will design, organize, and manage extracurricular activities and programs for students in school, ranging from club meetings, sports, and community service events.
This position requires a combination of direct service to students and families and administrative responsibilities. The Student Activities Coordinator will manage activities and staff to ensure each of our 5 campuses, serving middle and high school youth, are providing a robust program to help address unfinished learning as part of a responsive system, grounded in equity that accelerates learning by building on strengths and addressing needs of our students and community.
The Student Activities Coordinator manages and plans events and activities for students in an educational environment. The coordinator is responsible for organizing and promoting programs such as student clubs, athletic events, and social activities. They work with students, staff, and community members to create a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved.
Responsibilities Essential Duties: 1. Plans andcoordinates student activities, such as morning and afternoon gym times, fieldtrips, and clubs.
2. Communicateswith parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student involvement inactivities.
3. Collaborateswith community organizations to provide opportunities for students.
. Job Duties:
- Researchand align effective program partnerships and collaborations to enhance theafterschool program.
- Developsand enforces policies for student conduct during activities.
- Collaborateswith community organizations to provide opportunities for students.
- Offerssupport and guidance to student leaders in organizing and running events.
- Evaluatesthe success of student activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Maintainsaccurate records and reports on student participation and activity expenses.
- Upholdsschool policies and regulations throughout all student activities.
- Ableto drive a 14-passenger school bus.
- Monitordaily activities and maintain an inviting, safe, and orderly after schoollearning environment.
- Purchasingall necessary supplies adhering to a budget and following expense reportingprocedures
- Havestrong communication and collaboration skills, and can foster healthyrelationships with students, parents, community partners, and POIC + RAHSstaff,
- Coordinate alllogistical planning for site events and trips.
- In consultationwith administration, program staff, and students, provide day-to-day oversightof programs and after-school staff.
- Acquire andcoordinate program equipment, materials, facilities, nutrition, andtransportation need on site.
Qualifications Qualifications: Ability to perform essential job duties withor without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat tosafety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential duties. Experience/Education Requirements: - An associate degree from a college ortechnical school or a bachelor-s degree from a four-year college or universityis required.
- A minimum of four years relatedexperience and training or equivalent combination of education and experienceworking with youth and families, building collaborative partnerships, trackingdata, record keeping, drafting reports, and maintaining student and staffrecords. Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations: Avalid driver-s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liabilitycoverage or access to an insured vehicle. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report(MVR) check that meets the organization-s underwriting criteria. What WeOffer: POIC + RAHSoffers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone hasthe opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent ourcommitment to employee health and financial wellness.
- Generousvacation/PTO policy
- Employerpaid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Employerpaid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- FlexibleSpending Account (FSA) option
- 403(b)Retirement Plan option
- Twelve paidHolidays per year
-Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Application Instructions: To be considered for this opportunity, pleasesubmit:
Personal Statement that includes: Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS How your skills and experience relate to this position What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve Resume Please send your Personal Statement and Resumeto with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a PersonalStatement that includes the requested information may be disqualified fromconsideration for the position. POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employerand will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis ofage, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexualorientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state,or local law.
