Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area

Are you:

• Committed to social and educational justice?
• Deeply concerned about entrenched educational inequities?
• A strong communicator and detail-oriented?
• Looking to put your teaching and coordination skills to work in a mission-based organization?

If so, we encourage you to apply for the full-time Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area with Community Education Partnerships (CEP).

Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area

• Schedule: 35-40 hours per week, generally 11:30 pm - 8:00 pm during the school year and potentially earlier hours during the school breaks. Occasional weekend hours are anticipated.
• Salary: $25 per hour
• Reports To: Program Manager
• Location: Oakland, CA

About Community Education Partnerships

Community Education Partnerships (CEP) is a nonprofit whose mission is to increase learning opportunities and enhance the academic achievement of students experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Bay Area. CEP recruits and trains volunteers to provide high-quality, individualized one-on-one academic tutoring and mentoring for pre-K - 12th-grade students experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Additionally, CEP offers opportunities for our students to participate in extracurricular enrichment activities like field trips and CEP-hosted shelter-based activities, such as Homework Clubs, Family Reading Nights, Computer Clubs, and Back to School Nights. CEP currently runs two Children’s Learning Centers, fully staffed classrooms hosted inside family shelters in Oakland and Richmond. CEP is a growing nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, that has provided services to students facing homelessness and housing instability across the Bay Area since 2010.

The Role

As a key team member, the Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area oversees service at our partner site the OK Program, and supports our students and families living or going to school in the Greater Oakland Area. Main tasks include coordinating and leading programming at the OK Program (3 days per week) and coordinating our one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program in the Greater Oakland Area. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys working with middle and high school students and is looking to develop their partnership and relationship management skill set.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate CEP Programming at OK Program Partner Site (3 days per week)

• Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of onsite academic support programs for middle and high school students
  • Schedule program dates and times with the partner site
  • Coordinate and support volunteers for these programs
  • Coordinate activities for programs including worksheets, study materials, and book giveaway
• Ensure supplies are available for this programs
• Coordinate volunteers for one-on-one tutoring for students at this site
• Ensure data entry and record keeping are sound and up-to-date

Coordinate One-On-One Tutoring and Mentoring Services for students living or attending school in the greater Oakland area

• Recruit volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with students
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to volunteer tutors and check in with them
• about their student's progress
• Regularly check in with students and their families to ensure their tutoring and
• educational needs are being met
• Ensure accurate recording keeping and data collection procedures are being followed

Other duties (5% of the time)

• Support grant writing and grant reporting with stories of service and accurate data
• Share best practices, templates, lesson plans, and guidance with current and future colleagues
• Support our annual fundraiser and fundraising campaigns
• Participate in donor and volunteer appreciation
• Other duties as assigned

To be successful in the role, the Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area must have

• Passion for CEP’s mission and the belief that every student deserves the support they need to achieve academic success
• Knowledge of academic instruction best practices and experience supporting student learning
• The ability to work both independently and remotely while remaining accountable to performance expectations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to actively listen and communicate clearly, concisely, and close communication loops
• The ability to manage relationships with volunteers, students, community, and donors
• The ability to represent the organization in a professional manner
• Attention to detail and ability to move between a global and detailed view
• Superb customer service and relationship management skills
• The ability to sit for several hours at a time, walk up several flights of stairs, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Reliable access to a car and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• A B.A./B.S. degree or an Associate’s degree with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Teaching or leadership experience in a classroom setting
• Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating and managing volunteers or staff
• A deep understanding of the impact of poverty on children and their education
• Familiarity with best practices for tutoring and classroom management
• Warmth, humor, flexibility, and optimism
• Personal and professional commitment to social justice and equity
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

To Apply

To apply for the Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area role, please submit the following to info@cep.ngo with the subject Program Coordinator - Greater Oakland Area: cover letter, resume, and three references highlighting your qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

People of color, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.