Program Assistant

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title: Program Assistant Position Status: full time

Department: Mary Virginia Merrick Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Director, Girls on the Rise Issue Date: August 2021

2.  POSITION PURPOSE

This position assists the Girls on the Rise Program Director and Social Worker/Family Support staff in administering the after-school and camp programs at the Mary Virginia Merrick Center in Southeast Washington, DC.

3.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain relationships with the youth and families participating in the Girls on the Rise After-School Program.

• Assist in creating and updating program schedules 

• Assist in planning and managing program events.

• Manage and maintain attendance and group signup sheets.

• Manage database and ensure client and program information are updated and current.

• Attend staff meetings and take minutes.

• Typing letters and reports as may be occasionally required.

• Assist in the planning and overseeing significant program events. 

• Maintain Program supply list and order supplies as needed.

• Enter program data and run reports as needed.

• Assist in facilitation of after-school program groups.

• Ensure safety of all children in the program.

• Assist with after-school activities and meals.

• Assist with transportation of program participants.

• Work independently, as well as with a team to create an enriching, fun, and safe environment for program participants.

• Maintain a positive attitude and serve as a role model to youth in the program.

Administrative Duties:

• Must be able to work after-school and periodic weekend hours.

4.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education: High School Diploma Required.  College level coursework in education/ recreation preferred.  Child care work experience preferred.  

Qualifications/Experience: Must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens.  Have previous experience working with youth in a recreational or educational setting. Additionally, should have excellent time management skills, strong inclination for customer service, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, ability to pay attention to detail, critical and creative thinking skills, polite, clear and compelling communication skills.