Cooperative Program Coordinator jobs in Asheville, NC

About OpenDoors

OpenDoors of Asheville is a local nonprofit that strengthens our community by eliminating the race-based opportunity and achievement gaps for students through education. To achieve its mission, OpenDoors designs and facilitates programs and coordinates tailored educational services for students to allow success in school. We offer a range of support to families, thanks to funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations who are interested in innovative effective social service practices.

General Responsibilities

The STEAM Program Coordinator will serve as the leader of STEAM enrichment opportunities: planning and connecting students to enrichment opportunities in addition to supporting students as they go through and beyond college successfully. This position will seek, develop, and coordinate STEAM education opportunities to create access for students and to develop the academic and SEL skills needed to thrive before and after graduation. This position is responsible for program operations, with an eye to both the broader outcomes of successful college attendance and attunement to the coordination of staff to achieve short term goals to create access and opportunity for college bound OpenDoors students through the grades. The STEAM Coordinator will be expected to work independently and collaboratively with staff and volunteers, and report directly to the To & Through College Director.

Work Duties

Create and build on existing STEAM programming for OpenDoors students K-12

Create in-house tutoring and STEAM clubs to synthesize the curriculum and ensure it aligns with NC Educational Standards.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee STEAM enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year to empower students to enhance social-emotional readiness and academic success, and build competitive college applications.

Collaborate with the To & Through College Director to create access and build relationships with partners, community organizations, and schools

Increase OpenDoors’ capacity to provide academic support and enrichment

Create enrichment programming that is responsive to student needs and interests

Build relationships with families and students through communication about programming and transportation. This process will include emails, text messages, and phone calls.

Professional and Organizational Development

Attend and participate in weekly staff meeting

Participate in weekly transportation program meetings

Identify professional development opportunities to further continuing education and professional goals, participate in professional development, and share your growth with colleagues

Active self-reflection, goal-setting, and collaboration with directors and colleagues

Active communication with all staff via Slack and Email; proactive communication with directors and transportation colleagues

Proactive and respectful communications with families and students

Administrative

Adhere to OpenDoors administrative and recordkeeping policies and procedures to support organization. For transportation, this means keeping a travel log to record who is being transported and for mileage reimbursement.

Review and contribute to transportation schedule every week at transportation meeting and immediate alert Jordan and Cory, as well as the Transportation Department supervisor of any conflicts or concerns

Actively provide feedback and other information pertaining to transportation and other programs you support from students and their families, program partners, and any other information relevant to OpenDoors’ mission

Direct Service

Communicate with families about program offerings and logistics

Develop a positive working relationship with parents/guardians through proactive and strengths-based communication

Model and maintain effective health and safety practices to create an inclusive and supportive learning community

Track and communicate observations about students' needs, self-advocacy, progress and overall well-being

Support students with driving hours as needed

Support colleagues as needed in achieving the best possible outcomes for students

Skills, Education & Experience

Ability to work with a diverse array of individuals and groups to tackle complex community issues

Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training

Demonstrated professional aptitude

Proficient in using technology for organization and communication

Excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for OpenDoors mission

Experience driving students and multi-passenger vehicles

Have had Driver’s License for at least 5 years

Clean driving record

Flexible availability for scheduling

Reliable and responsible

A warm, friendly style and desire to work with kids

During high transmission times implement best practices in the prevention of the spread of disease such as mask-wearing, proper air ventilation, and providing hand sanitizer to students.

Attitudes & Beliefs

Deeply committed to equity

Committed to a positive team culture

Committed to process analysis and improvement

Relentlessly optimistic

Solutions oriented

Justice oriented

Flexible and agile

Calm and focused during times of crises

Collaborative

Growth mindset for self and others

Equal Opportunity

OpenDoors values equity, inclusion, and diversity in our community partners as much as in ourselves. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all candidates with a diversity of intersecting backgrounds to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires work from 1 or 2pm to 6:00pm. Can you work this shift?

Work Location: On the road