Program Coordinator / Educator

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team and make a difference in the lives of youth and families in South Florida. Our core areas of work include out-of-school meal programs, senior meal programs, food pantries, and hands-on wellness and nutrition education.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with groups of children
• Background in Child Development/Behavior, Psychology, or other Social Sciences through education or hands-on experience
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to program sites

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A personal commitment to health and wellness, and the ability to model and communicate its value to youth and families in an authentic way
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and time management skills
• A natural relationship builder who collaborates effectively with youth, site staff, and partner agencies with a people-first approach
• Calm and adaptable under pressure, maintaining professionalism when unexpected situations arise
• Comfortable with technology (iPad, mifi), completing real-time tasks including documentation, surveys, and photo uploads efficiently in a field setting
• Accountable and reliable, managing multiple responsibilities and consistently meeting deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive prepared to each class with all materials, supplies, and equipment packed and ready, handling setup and cleanup at the site for each session
• Deliver in-person wellness and nutrition education classes to groups of 15–20 youth, following FLIPANY's program guidelines and curriculum
• Guide youth through hands-on activities including healthy cooking using tools such as blenders and skillets, gardening, nutrition education
• Maintain a positive and structured learning environment throughout each session, addressing behavioral challenges as they arise
• Plan ahead for each class by reviewing curriculum, ordering supplies, and confirming site details and scheduling in advance
• Complete real-time class documentation including attendance, surveys, and photo uploads using a FLIPANY-issued tablet
• Maintain accurate mileage reports for all program-related travel
• Communicate proactively with site staff to ensure sessions run smoothly, build strong relationships with partner organizations, and ensure sites uphold program agreements
• Report back to the FLIPANY team on class progress, site issues, and cohort updates in a timely manner
• Support and supervise volunteers, interns, or AmeriCorps members assigned to assist in class delivery
• Participate in required training, curriculum review, and ongoing professional development as directed
• Monitor programs, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with Federal Food program regulations

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme sunlight, noise, heights, dirt, dust and potentially hazardous chemicals is common
• Work may be performed on uneven surfaces
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or push articles weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
• Must have use of hands to finger, handle or feel and/or operate objects, tools or controls
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must have the ability to see, read, talk and hear
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copy machine and fax machine