The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) is a bold and innovative collaborative effort to close the achievement gap in a geographic “Zone” of North Minneapolis. The purpose of our work is to end multigenerational poverty in our community, using education as a lever. We use a data-driven, evidence-based, achievement-focused model in which both children and their families move through a “cradle-to-career” ecosystem that provides comprehensive support. NAZ is a leading initiative in the national Promise Neighborhoods and cradle to college/career movement. As NAZ learns what works with families in North Minneapolis to address complex issues related to urban poverty, strategies are being set up for replication and informing the regional, state, and national field.
Position Summary
The Summer Program Coordinator is responsible for identifying a selection of high quality, age-appropriate summer programs/opportunities (academic, arts, enrichment, recreation, etc.) for NAZ scholars in grades K – 12. NAZ seeks to find summer opportunities for a minimum of 300 scholars. The Summer Program Coordinator reports to the VP of Education and the Director of Education Partnerships. This part-time, temporary role will work approximately 30 hours per week from the date of hire until June 30, 2023. The pay rate is $27.43 per hour.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Identification and Selection: The Summer Program Coordinator will reach out to a range of programs serving youth this summer and gather program flyers, eligibility information, registration and cost information and meet with program leaders to identify and block a specific number of slots/spaces to be held for NAZ scholars between June 1 and September 1, 2023. Programs must be located in or near North Minneapolis and/or easily accessible from North Minneapolis. The Summer Program Coordinator is also responsible for identifying transportation resources that may be aligned with identified programming. Once programs are approved by NAZ, the Summer Program Coordinator will coordinate with NAZ’s VP of Education to secure signed Memorandum of Agreement and invoices for payment from programs.
Scholar Recruitment: The Summer Program Coordinator will support the recruitment of NAZ scholars in collaboration with the NAZ Family Achievement Team. The Coordinator will also partner with the NAZ Communications team as needed to promote program opportunities, share participant stories and program results.
Documentation and Reporting: The Summer Program Coordinator will document all program opportunities in the shared NAZ Google spreadsheet and provide a weekly verbal and written update to the VP of Education/Director of Education Partnerships as previously agreed. The Coordinator will meet with NAZ staff (VP of Education/Director of Education Partnerships) on a minimum of a weekly basis to discuss progress in securing program opportunities.
Summer Opportunity Fair: The Summer Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating a minimum of one in-person “Summer Opportunity Fair” with representatives from programs with spaces for NAZ scholars. This Fair will be coordinated in collaboration with designated NAZ staff.
General Responsibilities and Expectations: The Summer Program Coordinator will help create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals in regards to diversity which may include geography, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, age, ability, and religion. This role will perform other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
Must have knowledge of and experience in youth programming, strong program coordination, project management and communications with strong program implementation skills.
Possess a strong passion for NAZ’s mission and values (F.A.C.T.S.) to “build a culture of achievement in a geographic Zone in North Minneapolis to ensure that all youth graduate from high school college and career-ready.”
Demonstrated experience in identifying, leading and coordinating youth programming and developing and implementing strong project plans.
Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team.
Ability to meet deadlines and document program deliverables.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with youth program leaders.
Ability to work collaboratively with NAZ staff.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
This is a hybrid role, and the individual will complete a portion of their work onsite at the NAZ facility located in Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Work is normally performed in an office work environment but may occasionally include lifting and bending.
Regular operation of normal office machines (computer, copier, and fax) is required.
Occasional evenings and weekends are required for special events.
Limited local travel may be required.
Vaccine Requirement: NAZ requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be made with Human Resources upon hire.
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