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Program & Partnerships Coordinator About The Love Project The Love Project (TLP) equips, encourages, and empowers young people with the knowledge, skills, relationships, and resources needed to build healthy relationships, explore career opportunities, develop financial literacy, and prepare for successful adulthood. The program's three primary areas of focus are: Healthy Relationships Career Exploration Financial Literacy The Love Project is designed as an outcomes-driven youth development initiative that combines curriculum-based instruction, trusted adult mentorship, case management, career exploration, financial education, and connections to community resources. Position Summary The Program & Partnerships Coordinator is a hands-on, highly organized, and community-focused professional responsible for supporting the successful day-to-day implementation of The Love Project while actively developing relationships with schools, community organizations, employers, sponsors, and other partners. This is an active and mobile position that requires the employee to be visible and engaged in the communities where The Love Project operates. The Coordinator serves as an important link between program operations, participants, facilitators, families, schools, and community partners. The ideal candidate is someone who is proactive, resourceful, dependable, technologically capable, comfortable speaking with new people, and willing to step in wherever needed to ensure the program operates effectively. During active program cycles, the Coordinator will primarily work on-site at assigned school or community locations. During periods when programming is not actively being delivered, the Coordinator will focus more heavily on partnership development, outreach, recruitment, and securing opportunities for participants. Essential Responsibilities1. Program & Site Operations Support the day-to-day implementation of The Love Project at assigned program locations. Arrive prepared and on time to ensure program sites are ready before participants arrive. Assist with room set-up and break-down. Ensure program spaces are clean, organized, welcoming, and safe. Confirm that necessary curriculum materials, supplies, technology, food, and snacks are available. Monitor the site throughout program activities and identify operational needs. Serve as an additional set of hands to ensure smooth program implementation. Assist the Program Manager with addressing unexpected operational challenges. Communicate site concerns promptly to the Program Manager. Support special events, workshops, showcases, and other program activities. All Hands on Deck The Coordinator is expected to embrace an "all hands on deck" approach. While the position has defined responsibilities, the successful candidate understands that youth programming sometimes requires flexibility and a willingness to step in wherever needed. 2. Facilitator & Program Staff Support The Coordinator helps create an environment where facilitators and Trusted Adult Mentors can focus on their primary responsibility—engaging and supporting participants.

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Support facilitators with program logistics. Ensure facilitators have the materials and resources they need. Handle appropriate operational issues so facilitators can remain focused on curriculum delivery. Assist with participant needs that fall within the scope of the Coordinator's role. Communicate participant or site concerns to the appropriate program staff. Assist with transitions between activities. Support special activities, guest speakers, and experiential learning opportunities. Help ensure sessions remain organized and on schedule. The Coordinator does not replace the Trusted Adult Mentor or Program Manager in providing case management, curriculum facilitation, or program leadership. 3. Supplies, Food & Program Logistics Coordinate the ordering and availability of program supplies and materials. Monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be replenished. Coordinate food, meals, snacks, and beverages for program activities. Confirm deliveries and orders. Organize materials for upcoming sessions. Assist with preparation for special events and program activities. Conduct approved local errands when necessary. Pick up emergency or last-minute materials, food, or supplies when authorized. Maintain receipts and documentation for purchases as required. Communicate purchasing or supply concerns to the Program Manager and appropriate administrative/financial staff. 4. School & Facility Coordination The Program & Partnerships Coordinator serves as an important day-to-day point of contact for schools and facilities hosting The Love Project.

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Maintain positive working relationships with school and facility personnel. Confirm program schedules and site requirements. Communicate program logistics with designated school/facility contacts. Coordinate access to program spaces. Confirm room availability and setup requirements. Communicate changes to schedules or site needs. Address routine site-level concerns. Ensure The Love Project follows facility policies and procedures. Report significant concerns to the Program Manager. Represent The Love Project professionally at partner sites. 5. Participant & Family Support The Coordinator will provide logistical support to participants and families while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

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Assist with participant arrival and departure. Support parent/guardian drop-off and pick-up procedures. Help ensure participants are released according to established procedures. Serve as an accessible point of contact for routine program-related questions. Communicate program logistics to families as directed. Assist with emergency communication procedures. Help connect families with the appropriate program staff when concerns arise. Maintain participant confidentiality. Follow all established safety and emergency procedures. The Coordinator should understand that participant safety is always the priority and should immediately escalate emergencies or serious concerns according to organizational procedures. 6. Partnership Development & Outreach A significant component of this position is building a strong pipeline of community relationships that can expand opportunities for The Love Project participants.

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Identify prospective community partners. Research organizations, businesses, agencies, employers, and professionals aligned with The Love Project's mission. Conduct outreach through phone calls, emails, networking events, and in-person meetings. Schedule introductory meetings with potential partners. Maintain a partnership prospect list. Track outreach and follow-up activities. Cultivate relationships with prospective partners. Communicate the mission and goals of The Love Project. Identify opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. Share partnership opportunities with the Program Manager and Program Director. Assist with maintaining partner relationships after an engagement is established. 7. Career & Experiential Opportunities The Coordinator will help create opportunities for participants to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.

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Recruit community professionals to serve as guest speakers. Identify employers and organizations willing to engage with participants. Help secure job-shadowing opportunities. Identify internship opportunities. Identify career exposure opportunities. Assist with coordinating workplace visits and career events. Develop relationships with workforce-development organizations. Identify professionals who can serve as mentors or subject-matter experts. Maintain a pipeline of potential career and educational partners. Communicate opportunities to program leadership. These activities should align with The Love Project's Career Exploration pillar and support participants' preparation for successful adulthood. 8. Community Representation The Coordinator will serve as an ambassador for The Love Project in the community.

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Attend community meetings. Attend school events. Participate in networking opportunities. Attend youth-serving organization meetings. Represent The Love Project at community events. Introduce The Love Project to prospective partners. Develop relationships with community leaders. Identify opportunities for recruitment and collaboration. Maintain a professional image and presence on behalf of the organization. 9. Recruitment Support The Coordinator will assist the program team with participant recruitment and outreach.

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Support recruitment activities at schools and community locations. Distribute approved program materials. Assist with information sessions. Connect with families and prospective participants. Support outreach events. Identify opportunities to increase program visibility. Communicate recruitment opportunities to the Program Manager. Assist with maintaining relationships with referral sources. 10. Program Meetings & Communication Attend staff and program meetings as assigned. Participate in implementation planning meetings. Provide updates regarding site operations and partnership activity. Communicate upcoming logistical needs. Share information received from school and community partners. Participate in post-session implementation debriefs as requested. Complete assigned follow-up tasks. Maintain timely communication with the Program Manager. Document partnership outreach and operational activities. 11. Documentation & Administrative Support Maintain organized program-related records. Track supplies and inventory. Maintain partnership outreach records. Document meetings and follow-up activities when assigned. Maintain receipts and other required purchasing documentation. Submit required information within established deadlines. Assist with program reports and administrative tasks. Use approved technology systems to track activities and communication. Protect confidential program and participant information. QualificationsRequired Bachelor's degree in education, human services, nonprofit management, business, communications, community development, or a related field or equivalent professional experience . Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth programming, community engagement, event coordination, program operations, partnership development, or a related field. Experience working with youth, schools, community organizations, or families. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally. Ability to work flexible hours based on program schedules and community events. Ability to lift, carry, move, and organize program materials and supplies as reasonably required for program operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with high school-aged youth. Experience working in school-based programming. Experience developing community partnerships. Experience with workforce-development or career-readiness programs. Experience coordinating internships, job-shadowing, or mentoring opportunities. Experience with event planning. Experience with nonprofit organizations. Experience with community outreach and recruitment. Familiarity with youth-serving community resources. Experience working with databases, CRM systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar technology. Technology Competencies The Program & Partnerships Coordinator should be comfortable using technology as part of everyday program operations.

Required ability to use:

Email and calendar systems Microsoft Office Google Workspace Microsoft Word Excel/Google Sheets Virtual meeting platforms Online forms and registration systems Basic databases or CRM systems Smartphones and mobile technology The employee should be comfortable learning new technology and program-management systems quickly. Performance Expectations Success in this position will be measured by the employee's ability to: Ensure program sites are consistently prepared and operational. Ensure supplies, food, and materials are available when needed. Provide responsive support to facilitators and program staff. Address routine operational challenges quickly. Maintain positive relationships with schools and facilities. Provide reliable support to participants and families. Consistently document and communicate operational needs. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective community partners. Secure guest speakers, mentors, internships, job-shadowing, and other participant opportunities. Represent The Love Project professionally in the community. Support participant recruitment. Complete assigned tasks and follow-ups on time. Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and initiative. Contribute to a positive and organized program environment. This person is ultimately a connector, problem-solver, relationship-builder, and hands-on program operator who helps The Love Project move successfully from planning to implementation and from implementation to community impact.

Pay:

From $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Bowie, MD 20717