Program Coordinator

*Job Purpose and Scope:* Develop, coordinate, market and implement services offered to families through Bridges to Growth parent and childcare provider resource center and throughout the county. *Qualifications and Skills Requirements:* * Bachelor’s degree in a major related to children and families. Work experience or training certificate in related field may be substituted for degree. * Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred. * Detail oriented with strong project planning and organizational skills. * Strong oral and written communication skills and creative ideas for family engagement. * Ability to handle multiple priorities and task simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to relate to parents or caregivers in a caring, non-judgmental manner. * Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative. * Ability to interface with diverse individuals, schools and community organizations. * Ability to operate computers and general office software, including Microsoft 365 Suite and Google Suite. *Major Responsibilities and Duties:* * Staying abreast of current trends and research in child development, parenting, and childcare and the needs of Georgetown families. * Planning and implementing a robust schedule of events, including parenting and childcare education, children’s events, bilingual events, and annual early childhood education conference. * Working with the Program Director to determine programming direction and goals. * Overseeing Bridges to Growth staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers, including scheduling, handling absences, and recruiting and supervising contractors, interns, and volunteers. * Providing trainers with Contractor Invoice and payment instructions and updating Finance Manager with outstanding contract information. * Assisting trainers with onsite technology and procedures at Bridges to Growth and providing technical support for trainers providing Zoom classes. * Creating and maintaining Bridges to Growth forms, including registration forms, release forms, sign in sheets, and evaluations. * Ensuring accurate data collection and data entry; preparing data reports for grant reporting. * Promoting and providing presentations on Bridges to Growth services to community partners, agencies, schools, and funders. * Serving on community task forces and participating in youth collaboratives. * Updating promotional flyers for Bridges to Growth. * Assisting in the office: Registering participants for classes/events, answering phones, registering class/event participants, and assisting walk-in customers as needed. * Connecting families with needed community resources. * Maintaining inventory in the lending library and clothing closet. *Working Relationships:* * Must understand the importance of a healthy start in life, beginning with early environments that protect, nurture and enrich the promise in and healthy development of infants, toddlers and preschool children. * Must value the importance of parents, grandparents, childcare providers, and other caregivers. * Must be comfortable with a high level of interaction with other non-profits, community agencies and organizations, schools, businesses, volunteers, youth, and other constituents throughout the community. * Must be comfortable working with children of all ages. * Must have the ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds. * Must demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. * Must have demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills. * Must participate in committees and planning groups as required. * Must help to maintain a collegial atmosphere where competence, creativity, and a sense of humor are valued. * Must dress appropriately for level of contact with children, families, and the community. * Must be comfortable with a team-oriented staff that values collaboration, and innovation Pay: From $42,000.00 per year Benefits: * Loan forgiveness * Paid time off Work Location: In person