Hands4Hope - Education Program Coordinator - Event Specialist at El Dorado County Office of Education
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Background Established in 2008, Hands4Hope-Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven organization with Education and Community Engagement Programs that use the service-learning strategy to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope strives to develop and nurture youth leaders in our community into socially responsible, civic-minded residents who have compassion for others; who engage in action to bring about change; and who work for a safe, vital community. Hands4Hope youth create and plan their own projects to support local charities and address unmet community needs. Along the way, they gain experience and skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the general direction of the Program Director performs complex and varied coordinating, administrative, and mentoring duties and provides support to the overall Education Program. The Education Program Coordinator will provide technical, basic budgeting, project management and clerical support to after-school event committees, act as a first point of contact for youth participants and community agencies, with a primary focus on youth in the 6th-12th grades. The Education Program Coordinator will be a strong supporter of the organization’s mission, collaborate with schools and other non-profit agencies for the benefit of the community and be responsible for completing diverse administrative tasks.
Experience: Two to three years of experience working with youth, especially middle and high school aged, preferably working with a non-profit organization (may include working as an employee or a volunteer). Two to three years of experience in event planning, management and production.
Education: High School Diploma required; an Associate of Arts degree preferred; education at a level to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope and represent Hands4Hope in a highly professional manner.
Skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
Working knowledge of Gmail, Google forms, and Constant Contact is beneficial.
Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for fundraising support and budget management.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; work independently, and understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/ handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work on campus and with staff, volunteers and partner agencies.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability (provide copy of clean DMV printout), TB test clearance, and Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Bilingual in Spanish & English is beneficial.
Required Documents:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference ( 2 current letters, within 2 years)
- Resume
Under the general direction of the Program Director performs complex and varied coordinating, administrative, and mentoring duties and provides support to the overall Education Program. The Education Program Coordinator will provide technical, basic budgeting, project management and clerical support to after-school event committees, act as a first point of contact for youth participants and community agencies, with a primary focus on youth in the 6th-12th grades. The Education Program Coordinator will be a strong supporter of the organization’s mission, collaborate with schools and other non-profit agencies for the benefit of the community and be responsible for completing diverse administrative tasks.
Experience: Two to three years of experience working with youth, especially middle and high school aged, preferably working with a non-profit organization (may include working as an employee or a volunteer). Two to three years of experience in event planning, management and production.
Education: High School Diploma required; an Associate of Arts degree preferred; education at a level to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope and represent Hands4Hope in a highly professional manner.
Skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
Working knowledge of Gmail, Google forms, and Constant Contact is beneficial.
Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for fundraising support and budget management.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; work independently, and understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/ handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work on campus and with staff, volunteers and partner agencies.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability (provide copy of clean DMV printout), TB test clearance, and Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Bilingual in Spanish & English is beneficial.
Required Documents:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference ( 2 current letters, within 2 years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/human-resources/title-ix-information
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/human-resources/title-ix-information
Application Deadline
8/6/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/23/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19 - $24 Per Hour
$19 - $24 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
25 hours per week, 12 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time