Program Coordinator

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator to support our After‑School Programming.

The Program Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Program Coordinator will join our team that provides academic help and leadership development, as well as high school and college preparation. The ideal candidate will provide effective leadership and support all programmatic components in organizational structure development, resource management, and curriculum development. The Program Coordinator is an integral part of the management team and reports to the Director and Assistant Director.

Bachelor’s degree

1+ years of program and employee management experience in a youth development, after-school, education, non-profit, or community programming setting, or a related work setting

Who You Are

A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ

Please note that this position is not a purely admin office job, or non-student and staff-facing job; it is also not a pure data analytics role either

This role requires someone who can provide regular oversight of employees, constant on-the-ground problem-solving, student and staff-facing management, regular collaboration with other sites and departments, and curriculum building

2+ years working directly with youth

Must be comfortable and willing to work after-school hours

Strong organizational, planning, leadership, writing and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively

Ability to work with a high-performing, mission-driven staff

Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player

What You’ll Do

Ensure that the overall program operation is smooth and efficient

Create and monitor the use of documents meant to track the academic and social progress of every child in the program

Maintain the goal of the number of participants at all times; conducting outreach if the program falls below this goal

Create and maintain a working collaboration with the other coordinators at the program

Assist in the development of lesson plans, curriculum, and activities that are grade-appropriate for students when homework is not provided

Identify students who should be on academic alert and provide adequate services to assist them

Research events and opportunities designed to enhance the program experience of the students

Restructure the program, as necessary, to introduce more activities and events — academic and social — to reward students for positive involvement in the program

Design and implement creative programming that speaks to the needs of the participants in the program

Track and achieve the goals set for the program

Provide leadership development, professional development, and staff training as needed

Facilitate and host staff, parent, and student meetings

Represent the program on all HCZ initiatives

Complete required monthly reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Schedule

On-Site (Monday-Friday)

Peacemaker Program: 10 AM- 6 PM

High School, After School Programming: 12 PM-8 PM

A Cut Above: 11 AM- 7 PM

Promise Academy, After-School: 11 AM- 7 PM

Summer Hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

Highly competitive base salaries

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Career advancement

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Financial wellness perks

Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

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