Purpose of Position: To coordinate and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities and programming for children ages 6 - 12 that fosters creativity, learning and healthy life skills as part of IEi’s after-school program, summer camp and other opportunities as designated.

Reporting to: Program Manager, Tamisha Gamble

Hours: 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, coordinate and execute activities and programming that is responsive to IEi’s mission and objectives.

• Assist in recruiting children and families into the program and work to retain these participants by developing caring, responsive and genuine relationships.

• Supervise and engage with the children during all activities to ensure success of all planned objectives.

• Researches learning opportunities for the children throughout the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

• Respond to emails and complete all tasks in a timely manner  

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to empathize, engage with positivity and create fun and educational programming pertaining to interest of participants.  

• Ability to assist Program Manager in planning, coordinating and promoting IEi curriculum, and coordinating and promoting Youth, Teen and Family programs, opportunities and events.

• Physically able to work hands-on in programs, activities, sports and special events as needed

• Eager to provide high quality service to members, volunteers and participants

• Computer skills, with ability to perform both administrative tasks and creative projects; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

• Positive and effective communication skills, Spoken word experience a plus

• Previous childcare experience preferred.

• In the absence of Program Manager, comfort in providing work direction to staff and volunteers and overseeing daily operations

Schedule & Hourly Rate: This is a part-time position. Standard office hours are Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, but this position requires flexibility to adjust schedule to work weekends as needed. $13-$15 per hour depending on qualification and experience.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to info@imagineenglewoodif.org, please include “Program Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.  

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Program Coordinator: Part-Time

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