Justice. Mission. Generosity

Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator. School Connect WA is seeking an innovative and dedicated professional to lead the development and management of a top-tier afterschool program designed to support low-income, BIPOC elementary students. As the Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, your responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising high impact volunteers from Bethany Community Church and the surrounding community to serve in the afterschool program. You will work closely with Daniel Bagley teachers to align curriculum resources with students’ educational and social needs. Your work will contribute to each student's academic progress and overall well-being while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and volunteers.

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Education and Experience. Candidates should have a background in education, social work, or a related field. At least 2 years of experience working with elementary-aged children in an educational or afterschool setting is required, including demonstrated experience in volunteer coordination and program implementation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to organize and supervise assistants and volunteers are essential. Familiarity with BIPOC communities and knowledge of a second language (Spanish) are advantageous.

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Alignment. Must agree with the School Connect WA mission, methodology and values: Creating affordable, high-quality afterschool programs for underserved youth, that connect the whole city to schools, so that every child and family can flourish.

   Key connections that drive city-wide transformation:

• We connect churches to schools establishing long-term partnerships. Churches are essential community partners. School-Church partnerships empower congregations to impact their communities through love, justice, and serving the common good,

• We connect students to the academic and enrichment resources they need to succeed by providing affordable, high-quality afterschool programming.

• We connect organizations across all sectors of the city (e.g. local businesses, healthcare, arts, and technology, etc.) to their nearest Seattle Public School. When these “tables” gather around the needs of schools, they make a BIG impact.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Work under the direction of the Stie Director to achieve the following outcomes for youth:

• Educational progress: Guides volunteers to support at-risk youth to make quarterly strides toward their academic goals.

• Social-emotional development: Guides volunteers to help children strengthen the skills and assets that support positive social-emotional growth.

• Self-worth and agency: Guides volunteers to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth and agency in students’ personal identities.

• Leadership development: Guides volunteers to foster leadership skills in 5th and 6th-grade youth, including critical thinking, planning, goal setting, initiative, and a spirit of service.Program Assistant Responsibilities:

• Implement the daily program schedule which includes clear transitions, healthy snack/meal, academic/homework time, literacy activities, free choice/enrichment time, outdoor/physical activities and clean-up time.

• Establish academic exercises each day for students to complete based on their individual needs.

• Establishes robust partnerships with teachers and staff at Daniel Bagley Elementary School, facilitating the exchange of curriculum and resources to effectively address and close academic gaps.

• Trains and supervises high-impact tutor volunteers, providing clear expectations and ongoing communication to support achievement of program outcomes and goals.

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperate and be able to successfully communicate with the Executive Director, co-workers, volunteers, participants, and other service providers.

• Organize volunteer groups, presenters, field trips and workshops that meet the needs of participants.

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Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Identify and attract potential volunteers, primarily from Bethany Community Church and the local community, to meet the program's needs.

• Design and implement comprehensive training and orientation sessions to prepare volunteers for their roles and responsibilities within the afterschool program.

• Develop and maintain an effective volunteer schedule that aligns with the program's activities and ensures appropriate staffing levels at all times.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, addressing their questions and concerns, and offering constructive feedback to enhance their performance.

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with volunteers from Bethany Community Church and other sources to create a supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Maintain clear, open lines of communication with volunteers to keep them informed and engaged with program activities and updates.

• Ensure that volunteers adhere to program policies, safety protocols, and legal requirements, including background checks and clearances.

• Explore and establish partnerships with community organizations and other sources to expand the volunteer pool and strengthen program support.

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Parent and Community Engagement:

• Build trusting relationships with parents and guardians; encourage them to be involved in the program when available.

• Organize quarterly Community Potluck Night that highlights student progress and cultural identity celebrations.