EdGE Site Coordinator

Position Summary The EdGE Afterschool Site Coordinator supports Mission Downeast initiatives that leverage education, leadership, experiential, outdoor activities, and mentoring-based programs to build youth engagement, aspirations, and resilience. This position supports the EdGE afterschool program with a focus on students in kindergarten through eighth grades.

Responsibilities Core Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all EdGE afterschool participants
• Plan and lead afterschool programming that aligns with the Mission’s values
• Plan and facilitate program and activities that engage youth
• Supervise, train and mentor part-time staff at afterschool program
• Oversee site specific administrative activities such as approving timesheets, time change requests, PTO requests, scheduling of staff, and summiting weekly reports
• Overseeing medication administration, incident reports and other program related documentation
• Maintaining and using CampBrain for attendance and relevant student information
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to both staff and students
• Attend EdGE coordinator meetings
• Support in the effort of data collecting for program evaluation purposes when applicable
• Support the Mission’s Marketing efforts by submitting photos weekly to the Marketing department

As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected
• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents
• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work

Qualifications Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with and passion for working with youth
• Commitment to honoring, learning from, and contributing to the distinct coastal and island communities the Mission serves
• Commitment to youth-development programming
• Outstanding organizational management skills and the ability to mentor staff, youth, and volunteers
• Ability to develop cohesive and effective teams
• Commitment to diversity as source of strength and to valuing the dignity and worth of every person
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management skills; a collaborative working style
• At least two years of experience supervising and mentoring staff

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or job-related experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with students who come from rural and lower income backgrounds
• Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve
• Experience working with students in experiential education
• Spanish language proficiency

Special Qualifications And Certifications

• Clean driver’s license
• First-aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain within six months of hire
• Background check required unless already employed by a school partner

Position Conditions And Requirements Work Environment

• Ability to work in school spaces, outside in various weather conditions and, at times, in a noisy environment
• Ability to use computer or mobile device to clock in and out for time sheets

Physical Demands

• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to two hours at a time
• Able to move in a variety of positions for activities and games with children
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to program site

Compensation This is a part-time, non-exempt based on a variable work week. The rate of pay is $21 to $26 per hour based on experience.

To Apply Please visit https://seacoastmission.org/employment/ or apply directly through our HR information system. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.