Los Angeles Academy Of Arts Site Coordinator

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?

Who We Are:

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. A progressive organization for its time, Woodcraft’s programs were notably inclusive, youth-led and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Woodcraft has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area.

What We Do:

Woodcraft Rangers offers:

• Full-spectrum afterschool enrichment with emphasis on creating a positive environment.
• Summer learning and outdoor education programs for nearly 15,000 youth between 4 and 18 years old
• Lifecraft: a career and college advancement program focused on long-term academic and career goals for its over 700 staff.

Ideal Candidate:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate and present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

Why work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Sick time
• Health Benefits
• Lifecraft
• Upward Mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Job Summary:

The Site Coordinator position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.

The Site Coordinator will work directly with site staff and school to plan and implement activities for use in after school programs; recruit participants, coordinate the programs for the site, communicate with parents and develop program schedules. The Site Coordinator is responsible to the Program Manager, School Principal and School Liaison for effective and timely implementation of program policy, goals, and procedures.

Overall Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator will:

• Ensure students are in a safe environment (physical and emotional) at all times, including but not limited to adhering to social distancing guidelines, wearing proper PPE, submitting to daily wellness screening and keeping a clean workspace.
• Ensure overall success of all enrichment programs or projects.
• Manage day to day operations of site.
• Supervise staff who implement program components.
• Meet all Woodcraft Rangers, funder, partners, or district mandated deadlines.
• Ensure safe physical and emotional environment for program participants.
• Organize your own work daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure key deadlines are met and to ensure work for key stakeholders is completed on time and according to instructions.
• Assist in coordinating events, activities and meetings for school administration, parents, and community organizations to increase awareness and support of the program.
• Provide leadership for part-time site staff, students, and volunteers; and provide the necessary coaching, training, and performance assessment to ensure quality programming is delivered to our students.
• Ensure program compliance and program quality is met according to funding, partner and Woodcraft Rangers guidelines or requirements.
• Attending department meetings and professional development training offered by the organization.
• Works cooperatively with Program Manager and supports collaborative goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
• Two years’ experience in program coordination
• Two years supervisory experience
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• High school diploma and AA Degree or at least 9 units in Child Development and working towards a BA in social work, education, recreation, or related field, preferred.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written communication
• Experience in working with ethnic and culturally diverse communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook
• Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification
• Must have a personal Smartphone for business communication purposes.
• If selected for employment, candidates are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the final dose against COVID-19 before their start date.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk through the work site.
• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 to perform the essential functions.

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