EdGE Primary Youth Development Coordinator

Position Summary

The EdGE Primary Youth Development Coordinator helps deliver Mission Downeast initiatives that leverage education, leadership, experiential, outdoor activities, and mentoring-based programs to build youth engagement, aspirations, and resilience. This position supports EdGE afterschool and summer camp program with a focus on students in K-8. This position is responsible for managing staff, planning, and overseeing an EdGE afterschool site and summer camp location. 

• Support EdGE programs to plan, deliver, and lead developmentally appropriate activities for students, in K –8th grade; and their families
• Collaborate with other departments and programs, to plan and deliver activities for EdGE
• Oversee programming and staff at afterschool partners site during the school year and during summer camp
• Connect families to other Downeast Campus programs and resources when applicable 
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the highest safety standards to maintain a positive and safe environment for youth, families, and staff; use exceptional judgement. 
• Act as a positive role model and mentor; model appropriate behaviors. 
• Collect and record data on attendance and activities; assist with program evaluation tools 
• Comfortable communicating with parents, staff and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all EdGE afterschool participants
• Supervise, train and mentor part-time staff at afterschool program
• Oversee site specific administrative activities such as approving timesheets, time change requests, PTO requests, scheduling of staff, and summiting weekly reports 
• Oversee medication administration, incident reports and other program related documentation
• Maintain and use CampBrain for attendance and relevant student information
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to both staff and students
• Attend meetings as instructed by supervisor 
• Support in the effort of data collecting for program evaluation purposes when applicable 
• Support the Mission’s marketing efforts by submitting photos weekly to the Marketing Department 

Programming Responsibilities

• Implement activities that support education program goals 
• Assist with program evaluation tools  
• Work as team with other EdGE Primary Program staff to design and deliver EdGE Primary Marion Kane Leadership program

As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected.
• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents.
• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Knowledge of positive youth development, social-emotional learning, and/or mentoring-based methods and/or programs
• Previous experience working with young people and/or experience teaching or facilitating
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities such as delegating tasks, active listening, ability to give and receive feedback
• Strong emotional regulation skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently, as well as cooperate with a team
• Ability to motivate students and colleagues, work as part of a team, and relate youth at various life stages, both in groups and individually
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and safe environment for students, participants and fellow workers
• Desire to make a positive impact on youth and families’ lives; be caring, compassionate, creative, and have a sense of humor

Required Education and Experience

• High school degree with some college experience 
• At least two years of experience supervising and mentoring staff

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve
• Belaying experience and experience leading groups on ropes or challenge course 
• Kayaking, hiking experience
• Lifeguard Certification helpful 

Special Qualifications and Certifications

• Ropes or challenge course training or experience or willingness to be trained 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain 

Position Conditions and Requirements

Work Environment

• Working outdoors in various weather conditions 
• Office environment for planning work 
• School environment when running programming

Physical Demands

• Physical ability and stamina for outdoor excursions during summer camp 
• Ability to move up to 30 pounds
• Be comfortable belaying on a challenge course
• Ability to communicate verbally and visually to maintain safe conditions

Travel Requirements

• Drive a 15-passenger van with individuals in the vehicle  
• Clean driver’s license 

Compensation 

This is a full-time, exempt position based on a 40-hour work week. The salary range is $45,760 to $52,000 with excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please visit https://seacoastmission.org/employment/ or apply directly through our HR information system at https://tinyurl.com/4ax4jn47. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.