Special Projects Coordinator

About Us

Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills, and access needed to build confidence, visualize and pursue their dreams, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. All programs are developmentally appropriate, supporting the changing needs of youth as they grow. From literacy interventions in elementary school and exciting hands-on STEAM projects in middle school to building leadership skills, taking on paid internships, and college readiness in high school, and college persistence and early career supports, including workforce development, Girls Inc. provides the support and opportunities young people need to thrive at no cost to participants and their families.

Girls Inc. of Alameda County delivers daily after-school programming in 1) 10 schools and 2) our downtown Oakland center where girls from more than 15 middle schools and 45 high schools converge. As well we deliver summer programming in two Oakland locations as well as Hayward, and an earn-and-learn workforce development program for young adults who earn wages with Girls Inc. and receive free college courses towards their AA degree. In all, Girls Inc. of Alameda County provided robust programming to nearly 1750 youth in 2023-24.

About the Role

Girls Inc. Special Projects Coordinator is a professional, creative, flexible, fun, able to teach a diverse array of concepts from literacy and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to conflict resolution, and able to communicate with both youth and adults. Above all, this person has the ability substitute teach in any 4th-8th grade after school program classroom, deliver engaging Youth Development, STEM and literacy-related professional development, and coach program leaders to success in the in-person classroom setting at Elementary and Middle School Program sites in Oakland. The Special Projects Coordinator will support program implementation, curriculum development and STEM and literacy program quality. The Special Projects Coordinator also oversees OFCY and ELO-P funded summer programs for elementary and middle school-aged youth, offering academic enrichment activities including, but not limited to sports, health, fitness, nutrition, science, literacy and art

Job Summary

• Hire, train, supervise and coach Special Projects Assistant Coordinator 

• Serve as a substitute Elementary and Middle School Program Leader or Program Coordinator when additional support is needed at sites 

• Plan, modify, and deliver professional development as needed with program staff and partners on a variety of content 

• Coach direct service staff in providing a productive and meaningful academic environment with an emphasis on academic improvement, as well as fostering youth interest in school 

• Onboard, provide model lessons, coaching and/or feedback in STEM, literacy and youth development skills to Program Leaders regularly. 

• Effectively utilize prep time to prepare for trainings, activities and substituting 

• Support a safe, respectful youth development and trauma-informed based learning environment. 

• Communicate with families, teachers, and volunteers as needed. 

• Support Program Coordinators in administering literacy assessments at school sites. 

• Support the Literacy Specialist in collecting, organizing and inputting student literacy data. 

• Assist the Literacy Specialist with curriculum development for the literacy program. 

• Support Literacy Specialist in designing, preparing and editing Professional Development Calendars and Training Agendas. 

• Participate in occasional evening or weekend trainings (with advanced notice). 

• Participate in staff development, training, consultation, and team meetings as scheduled. 

• Work as a team member with Program Coordinators, Literacy Coordinator, Program Manager, Literacy Specialist, Program Director, and other Program Leaders. 

• Maintain organization of communal supplies, resources and paperwork. 

• Work closely with Program Coordinators to track Program Leader progress. 

• Work closely with the School-Based Programs Department to recruit, hire, and onboard staff 

• Provide project management and program evaluation support. 

• Perform other duties as assigned in person or virtual work environment. 

About You

• At least 2 years of experience working with school-age students required, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with various age groups 

• Experience in literacy and/or STEM instruction and curriculum in after school or educational setting preferred. 

• Extensive experience working with diverse families and communities required, in Oakland preferred. 

• Completion of 48 college units or Instruction Aid exam is required 

• Flexibility and enthusiasm for working across multiple sites, building necessary relationships with youth, staff and families 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to work with children, staff, teachers, and volunteers 

• Experience in administering surveys, evaluations or student assessments 

• Ability to manage up to 20 youth in a safe, respectful environment and to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in youth 

• Open to gaining new knowledge and skills and leadership opportunities 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook 

• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 20 lbs. 

• This position requires travel between the Girls Inc. downtown office and various school sites in Alameda County 

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. 

What We Offer

• Compensation: Range of $70,304 - $72,000 annually

• Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan)

• Voluntary Dental

• Voluntary Vision

• Retirement benefit 403b

• Flex spending accounts

• Life Insurance benefits

• Long term disability benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Vacation time off

• Sick time off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development/training

Equal Opportunity Employment State

Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding an inclusive work community that reflects the rich diversity of our girls, their families and caregivers, the community members we serve, and our geographic region. We prioritize using an equity lens to: provide culturally responsive programming and resources to those with the least access, and value culture and difference in the office, our programs, and in the community. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life.

Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, political belief, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other factor not related to ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position.

For more information about Girls Inc. of Alameda County, please view our website at www.girlsinc-alameda.org