OVERVIEW
For three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington state. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available so all of Washington’s youth—and especially low-income youth and youth of color—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. SOWA is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5 through young adulthood.
POSITION SUMMARY
SOWA administers the Refugee School Impact Program (RSIP), which is funded through multiple contracts with Washington State. SOWA funds and subcontracts with school districts and community organizations to support refugee students’ academic performance and successful school integration.
The Refugee Student Impact Program (RSIP) Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to the RSIP team to coordinate grantmaking and programmatic administrative activities, including paperwork processing, data entry, training logistics, team calendar monitoring, and technical assistance for grantees.
This position is made possible through contracts that are currently secured through September 2025. This position could be extended beyond that time if contracts are renewed.
Reports to: Refugee School Impact Program Director
Location: 625 Andover Park West, Tukwila, Washington. This is a hybrid position. Some of the job duties are required to be performed onsite at SOWA’s Tukwila office, hence candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance to Tukwila, Washington. Some duties can be done remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Program and Grant Support
Training Supports
Bridge Conference
Refugee School Impact Content and Resources
Other Responsibilities
• Support special organizational projects as assigned;
• Commitment to addressing racism, sexism, heterosexism and other discriminatory practices;
• Commitment to working toward racial equity through undoing institutional and structural racism, including active participation in organizational learning;
• Participate in weekly team meetings and bi-weekly SOWA staff meetings;
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization at all times both formally and informally.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
• Two years of related work experience;
• Experience working with diverse individuals, groups, communities and organizations;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team;
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Experience in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, such as Salesforce and Smartsheet preferred;
• Must be able to independently travel between work-related appointments and to
independently transport equipment and supplies between work-related appointments;
• Requires flexibility in time requirements/constraints; may require some early morning, evening, weekend meetings.
SALARY, HOURS, AND BENEFITS
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Salaried Nonexempt
Hiring range: Pay band 22, $52,000-$60,000 based on relevant experience. Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $67,000 per year with additional years of service.
Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 403b retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
Our Equity Commitment: School’s Out Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. School’s Out Washington has a commitment to addressing racism, sexism, heterosexism and other discriminatory practices and a commitment to working toward racial equity through undoing institutional and structural racism. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
OVERVIEW
For three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington state. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available so…
Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 403b retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 403b retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their resumes and cover letters to jobs@schoolsoutwashington.org with the subject line "Refugee School Impact Program Coordinator."
Please send your resume and cover letter as one document. Cover letters should be no more than 2 pages and should outline how your professional background, experience, interests, and passions specifically correlate to the position and School’s Out Washington’s mission and work.
Applications received by 5:00 p.m. PST on May 10, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. However, preferential consideration is given to those submitted by 5:00 p.m. PST on May 10, 2024. The announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their resumes and cover letters to jobs@schoolsoutwashington.org with the subject line "Refugee School Impact Program…