Afterschool Site Coordinator/VCPC

IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION

Job Description Form

Program Name: Family Success Center/21st CCLC Afterschool Site Coordinator

Job Location: 29 Cortland Street/432 Lafayette Street Newark, NJ 07105

Job Title: Volunteer and Community Partnership Coordinator (VCPC)/After-School Program Site Coordinator

Reports to: Title: FSC Site Supervisor/Director of Youth

Hours: FLSA Status Type of position: Other comments:

☒ Exempt ☒ Full-time ☐ Consultant/Contractor 20 hours - VCPC

☐ Nonexempt ☐ Part-time ☐ Intern 20 hours - Site Coordinator

JOB DUTIES

The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 50 -year nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups to realize their aspirations and work together to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC strives to address the needs of our diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural community. Today, ICC serves more than 1,000 children and families daily with various programs and services. ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy, neighborhood organizing, and community development initiatives.

Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer and Community Partnership Coordinator (VCPC)/After-

School Program Site Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and goals. The candidate will be responsible for integrating into the local community, building relationships, recruiting volunteers, and overseeing the daily operations of one after-school program site. Your work will directly impact children (ages 6-13) and their families by providing quality educational and enrichment services.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer and Community Partnership Coordinator

● Build and maintain relationships with parents, faith communities, local businesses, schools, government agencies, and other community stakeholders.

● Collaborate with community partners and parent leaders to identify strengths, challenges, and service gaps in the community.

● Plan and coordinate strategies to involve parents, educators, retired professionals, and community leaders as volunteers at the

Family Success Center (FSC).

● Implement methods to attract, train, and retain volunteer staff.

● Assist in developing joint proposals and partnerships with local institutions and agencies to provide new opportunities and services for FSC families.

● Maintain the current Community Resource Directory and provide referrals to local resources such as food pantries.

● Recruit volunteers and coordinate canvassing outreach efforts.

● Supervise, schedule, and provide direction to volunteers.

● Organize outreach, orientation, and training for volunteer workers.

● Notarize necessary community member paperwork under the supervision of the supervisor.

● Create and promote community activity flyers and work with ICC’s Digital Navigator to post events on social media platforms.

After-School Program Site Coordinator

● Provide daily oversight of the after-school program site and staff.

● Supervise all program staff, including teachers, tutors, enrichment specialists, and independent contractors.

● Develop and strengthen an after-school program with extra-curricular and academic activities, focusing on closing the achievement gap and integrating arts education.

● Create and maintain a schedule for project-based learning, academic, recreational, career development, service learning, and extra-curricular and arts activities.

● Manage program finances, including monthly attendance, food counts, classroom supply budget, and snack planning and purchasing.

● Ensure compliance with all NJ child care program licensing requirements.

● Attend required meetings, assist in submitting reports and

● Coordinate staff training for the after-school program Group and Assistant Group Leaders.

● Conduct program evaluation and performance measurement assessments for the after-school program Group and Assistant

Group Leaders.

● Prepare monthly program reports with all required documentation by the specified due dates.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS OR QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

● Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, social work, community development, etc.) or five years of supervisory experience.

● Experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, and program management.

● Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

● Passion for working with children, parents/guardians, school representatives/teachers, and community members.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Knowledge of licensing requirements and compliance for childcare programs is a plus.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites, and social media platforms.

● Bilingual/Spanish-speaking strongly preferred

Core Values

ICC is animated by core values, including mutual respect, empathy, fairness and transparency, commitment to excellence, and accountability.

Mutual Respect: We accept the importance of each person’s rights, customs, and wishes. We are courteous and supportive in our interactions with clients and colleagues.

Empathy: We strive to understand what others are experiencing and feeling by trying to see things from their perspectives. We are willing to give our time and energy to the community and are constantly searching for ways to improve the lives of those we serve.

Fairness and Transparency: We are committed to authentic, two-way communication, willing to listen without judgment and, with respect, express our point of view. We cherish diversity and inclusiveness, embracing the community with its input and feedback.

Commitment to Excellence: We provide the highest quality service possible, earning trust and exceeding expectations. We continuously learn from experience. We approach challenges with creativity and flexibility.

Accountability: We are responsible for the quality and outcomes of the programs we provide, for explaining why deviations from reasonable expectations may have occurred, and for responding responsibly at all times, especially when errors in behavior or judgment have happened.

ICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects our community's full range and diversity. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our community members, but we also strive for the same in our employees. ICC is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool. We strongly encourage women of color, persons with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and people from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to FSCHiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject line “VCPC/Afterschool Site

Coordinator”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person