Program Coordinator _ Youth

Program Coordinator _ Youth City Of Lakewood - 4.1 Lakewood, OH Job Details Full-time $26.65 - $29.58 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Writing grant proposals Behavior management CPR Certification Sourcing Fiscal management Volunteer management Associate's degree in psychology Fundraising events First aid Data reporting Mid-level Sociology Donor relationship building 3 years Administrative experience Driver's License Canva Supervising experience Managing budgets in a finance role First Aid Certification Data management Team management Working with middle schoolers Calendar management Psychology Mentoring Prototype creation Trade school Personnel management in education Interviewing Human Services Computer skills After-school program experience Budget management in education Social Work Associate's degree in sociology Associate's degree Volunteer recruitment Leadership Prototypes Staffing management Overseeing training Health and safety training programs Volunteer engagement program management Educational program management Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Youth Programming and Service learning (approximately 40%): Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates year-round service-learning programming for middle school and high school youth, including school year volunteer opportunities, after school programs, extracurricular programming, safety education programs, and summer service camp sessions. Designs service-learning experiences that integrate meaningful community service with structured reflection, skill development, and youth leadership aligned with positive youth development principles. Plans and prepares service projects for middle school volunteers in after-school programs, including sourcing supplies, creating prototypes, writing step-by-step instructions, and preparing materials. Develops and maintains the annual program calendar including school-year activities, summer camp sessions, community events, fundraisers, and special projects. Staff and Volunteer Supervision (approximately 30%): Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including, but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Consults with the H2O Program Manager on personnel matters, program priorities, and issues requiring departmental coordination. Provides leadership and oversight to a team of young adult summer camp counselors and program staff; recruits, screens, trains, and supervises staff and provides ongoing mentorship and professional development to develop their skills in youth engagement, behavior management, and service-learning facilitation. Supports volunteer training, onboarding, and supervision. Recruits and engages youth participants across Lakewood public and private middle schools and high schools; builds a culture of volunteerism, leadership, and community responsibility among participants. Administrative, Fiscal, and Community Partnerships (approximately 30%): Assists in developing grant proposals and maintaining all related files; collects and verifies information for grant reporting; coordinates fiscal activities with The Lakewood Foundation as the program's fiscal sponsor. Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; maintains program participation records, volunteer hour tracking, and statistical data for department leadership, grant compliance, and community reporting. Assists in developing and monitoring program budgets; tracks expenditures and revenues; coordinates fundraising activities and donor stewardship in partnership with The Lakewood Foundation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

General Office Equipment Computer Audiovisual Equipment Vehicle/Van Kitchen Appliances Mobile Phone/Tablet Design Software (Canva)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Education, Recreation, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field; and, Two to three years of progressively responsible related experience in youth programming, youth development, service learning, recreation, or a closely related field, including experience supervising staff, volunteers, or youth participants; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Valid Ohio driver's license with less than 8 points. CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position does not follow a traditional Monday through Friday schedule. This position requires a flexible work schedule to support program operations. The incumbent will be expected to work a variable schedule that may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours based on programming needs. While typical schedules will be established in coordination with the H2O Program Manager, flexibility is essential to ensure successful program delivery. During peak periods, including summer programming and major events, additional hours and non-traditional schedules may be required. As such, consecutive days off may not always be guaranteed during these times.