Site Coordinator-Betsie Valley

EcoSchool Site CoordinatorThe vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading crews to build a boardwalk, or inviting others to help reach resiliency goals.SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.SummaryThe Site Coordinator creates and maintains After School and Summer programs that serve youth by providing enrichment in many subjects including literacy, outdoor and environmental activities, social-emotional learning, nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support.Essential Job Duties Prepare and conduct high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives, and provide academic and social enrichment to studentsStay in close communication with students’ school-day teachers in order to provide supportive homework help and academic assistanceBecome well-versed in requirements, understand and ensure compliance and data collection required by DHHS/LARA and Michigan Department of Education (MDE)Provide leadership and supervise SEEDS After School site team by providing the following:SupervisionOversightProblem solvingMonitoring support/team workWork with the SEEDS After School Circle group on the development of program projects and next actionsEnsure that documentation required by MDE and SEEDS is tracked and reported in a timely mannerActively recruit students into the SEEDS After School programIncrease the capacity of SEEDS After School to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communicationsBe aware of, and manage, SEEDS After School site budgetPlan and implement a 6 – 8 week summer youth day camp that meets all the above requirementsOther ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as neededAll other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s Degree preferredMinimum of 1 year working with youthPrevious supervisory experience preferredMust be able to pass all required background checksMust be First Aid/CPR certifiedMust meet all DHHS and Licensing qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers bookletPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for up to 3 hours at a timeAbility to lift up to 30 lbsAbility to walk up and down stairs regularlyAbility to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing positionAbility/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditionsAbility to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hoursAbility to hear sounds and recognize difference between themAbility to run short periods of timeMust be able to easily get up and down off of the floorRequired SkillsAbility to connect well with childrenSelf-motivated/Independent workerDetail-orientedOrganizedAbility to manage and keep track of many deadlinesAbility to supervise and lead a team of support staffStrong and clear communication via phone, email and in-person meetingsFamiliarity with Google products (gmail, drive, calendar, etc) and Microsoft office productsAbility to read and comprehend DHHS program requirementsStrong general writing skillsPosition InformationSchool year work hours: 38 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, approximately 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with occasional additional evening or weekend hours as neededStarting pay 22.11/hourSummer Program work hours: 38 hour per week, Monday – Thursday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend hours as neededDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we at SEEDS encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.