Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

EWDC is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator to support school year 2024-25 program operations with a focus on Power Readers, a one-on-one mentoring program that matches volunteers from the community to read with elementary school students for an hour a week. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager and will be assigned to work at a public elementary school in Washington, DC.

Position Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Power Readers program needs, including student/mentor schedules, facilitating sessions, and coordinating with school contacts to address operational issues.
• Assist with Power Readers student recruitment and enrollment and support student-mentor matching.
• Maintain accurate program records and collect impact data from students, school contacts, and volunteers.
• Onboard and train EWDC volunteers.
• Support other EWDC programs as needed, including group reading events, book distributions, and special events.
• Address and troubleshoot any issues relating to program delivery.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and related EWDC events as needed.

Salary, Workplace, Schedule

The Program Coordinator is a part-time seasonal position with a wage of $20 per hour. The employment term begins in September 2024 and runs through early June 2025. Successful completion and maintenance of a background clearance and drug test (non-THC) is required for this position.

The position will be assigned to one of EWDC’s partner schools located in Washington, DC, but may require occasional visits to EWDC’s main office or other program sites. This position requires in-person work during the school day and is most ideal for individuals who have flexibility to support 12-20 hours of activity per week, usually scheduled between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm. The Program Coordinator can expect to work 2-4 days a week, approximately 3-4 hours per shift. Final schedule will be determined based on program needs and candidate availability.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong professional presence and demeanor.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and efficiently with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects or program sites while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities and proactively and appropriately address them.
• Strong computer skills; CRM/database experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and discretion.