SUN SITE MANAGER (PROGRAM COORDINATOR) - MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

About the role

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Values We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality servicesWe believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independenceWe build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate before-school, after-school, and summer programs that support student academic, enrichment, and family engagement goals
• Collaborate with school staff, families, community partners, and advisory groups to develop and implement high-quality programming
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and support program staff and volunteers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community organizations
• Engage families in program planning, leadership opportunities, and educational activities
• Coordinate partnerships and community resources to meet student and family needs
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, enrollment, budgets, data collection, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Lead outreach and marketing efforts to recruit students, families, volunteers, and community partners
• Facilitate meetings, advisory committees, and family leadership groups
• Ensure services are delivered through a culturally responsive and strengths-based approach
• Support student success through positive behavior management and effective communication
• Maintain confidential records and personnel documentation in accordance with agency policies
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities
• Represent the organization professionally and promote its mission and programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience developing and managing youth or community-based programs
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or program teams
• Experience managing program budgets and resources
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in school or community settings
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations
• Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• Basic understanding of employment laws and workplace regulations
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred but not required
• Minimum of a BA or BS in public service, recreation or human services related field; MSW or MA preferred; or equivalent, related experience
• Experience working in school based academic enrichment, recreation or social services programming is preferred
• Fluency and ability to communicate effectively in languages in addition to English is preferred
• Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner.
• If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
• MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check.
• We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.