VAST Program Coordinator - CAS/PT (19 hours or less/week)

About the role

The Valuable After School Time (VAST) Program Coordinator performs duties to engage and organize individuals in the volunteer support for all VAST programs. The VAST Program Coordinator will coordinate program volunteers and assist with homework tutoring, reading development and field trips for elementary and middle school aged children, with a goal of long-term success for each child and fostering positive relationships with the community.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans and implements volunteer program strategies.
• Captures and coordinates volunteer hours for the VAST Program.
• Prepares administrative and statistical reports on the nature, extent and value of volunteer services for the Program.
• Aids in implementing daily activities geared toward improved child educational skills, as well as strengthening individual life skills for future success.
• Communicates effectively with children and parents.
• Maintains oversight of children in less structured environments such as playgrounds and field trips.
• Interacts with community groups, civic groups and the general public.
• Serves as liaison between City staff and volunteers.
• Affords assistance to individuals and families with connecting with community resources.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with individuals in a group setting.
• Two years of college credited hours (60 hours).
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Course work in sociology, education, or a related field of study is preferred.
• Experience creating and/or implementing educational or non-profit programs benefiting individuals in need or considered at risk.
• Supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service, leadership, collaboration, organizational and time management skills.
• A focused teamwork orientation.
• The ability to identify avenues that positively impact the community and the children in the program.
• A positive and encouraging attitude, approachable mannerism, and a calm demeanor.
• Acute attention to detail.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• The ability to coordinate multiple assignments and work independently with little supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively with City staff and the general public.
• The ability to obtain and maintain TCIC/NCIC access.
• The ability to access internet and intranet to complete assignments.
• The ability to read and understand applicable police department policies and procedures.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time in varying types of weather conditions.
• The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift and carry supplies.
• The ability to sit for extended periods of time to operate required office equipment, including computer keyboard, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone and fax a machine.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Publisher or similar publication software is a plus.
• The ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• A focused teamwork orientation.
• The ability to identify avenues that positively impact the community and the children in the program.
• A positive and encouraging attitude.
• An approachable mannerism.
• A calm demeanor.
• An acute attention to detail.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• The ability to coordinate multiple assignments and work independently with little supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively with City staff and the general public.
• The ability to obtain and maintain TCIC/NCIC access.
• The ability to access internet and intranet to complete assignments.
• The ability to read and understand applicable police department policies and procedures.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time in varying types of weather conditions.
• The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift and carry supplies.
• The ability to sit for extended periods of time to operate required office equipment, including computer keyboard, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone and fax a machine.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Publisher or similar publication software is a plus.
• The ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail.

Benefits

None listed.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.