EDUCATION COORDINATOR - Red Lake Boys & Girls Club

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Red Lake Boys & Girls Club

Open: September 11, 2017

Closing: October 6, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Be the lead contact to school teachers and be responsible for ensuring program activities align to the school day, student special needs are addressed and all activities are delivered with fidelity. Reports to the Executive Administrator, full-time position with benefits, salary; DOQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations & embrace technology to achieve success in a career in the 21st CCLC (Century Community Learning Centers)

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a range of educational, prevention and technology program services area for youth between the ages of 6-18

• Assist staff and work directly with youth in various after school programs such as: Career Launch, SMART Moves, Money Matters, Triple Play, Power Hour, TRAIL, Project Learn, etc.

• Establish objective consistent with organizational goals and mission

• Contribute to the successful implementation of policies and procedures, professional standards and communication throughout the Boys & Girls Club

• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals

• Implement the youth development strategies to assist members in achieving Boys & Girls Club outcomes

• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s)

• Oversee provision of guidance services to members to assist them in fulfilling and making appropriate choices in educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs

• Respect confidentiality of members, employees, and volunteer information

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED/High School Diploma

• Post-Secondary Education (Associates or Bachelors)

• 18 years or older

• Valid Minnesota driver's license and Proof of Insurance

• Mandatory First Aid & CPR/AED Certification

• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems

• Positive attitude and mature personality conducive to working effectively as a team player with members, staff, volunteers, parents/guardians and others

• Knowledge and understanding of youth development and or education working with youth, families and organizations of the Red Lake Reservation

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics

• Demonstrates organizational, staff and project management abilities

• Position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.