Program Coordinator

Job description

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island's Horizons Academy provides academic and motivational support to improve graduation rates for high-risk students from low-income families at Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn. The Program Coordinator helps students thrive by building strong connections with students, parents, school staff, and program partners while coordinating activities that promote academic success and personal growth. Responsibilities: • Form positive and supportive relationships with participants, school administration, and parents/guardians • Help recruit participants via social media, networking, and parent-teacher meetings • Meet with eligible students to determine eligibility and develop Individualized Service Strategies • Collect and enter enrollment and program documents into DYCD Connect • Oversee monthly programming for current and alumni students • Supervise program participants in the Horizons Academy Tech Lab • Provide workshops on College Counseling, Team Building, and Service Learning • Oversee Case Manager's maintenance of participant files and prepare for audit • Aid the Director in bringing in guest speakers and planning educational and cultural trips • Conduct Spring and Summer Internship Site Visits Qualifications: • Previous experience working with youth, educational programs, or community services preferred • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience facilitating workshops and coordinating events or programming • Commitment to empowering students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds • Data entry and record-keeping skills This position is full-time, 35 hours per week, and fully on-site. Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO. Compensation: $30.00-$32.00 per hour. JCCGCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.