Program Coordinator (PS 161)

P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday - Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm); evenings and weekends as needed; 13 holidays (8:00am - 6:00pm); Summer Rising Program (8:00am - 6:00pm)
Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY
Salary Range: $30/hr (depending on experience)

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org. 

Position Summary 

The Arete Program Coordinator will carry out various administrative services assigned for Arete Education Youth afterschool and summer programs and will plan, organize, and direct the execution of program activities, special projects, events, and requests.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create staff and student schedules; update weekly as needed.

• Oversee student and staff attendance procedures; support daily reporting of data to the Program Director.

• Develop weekly progress reports for the Program Director for student attendance and staff performance.

• Organize and maintain curriculum binders and digital files.

• Add daily photo and video posts to Arete social media accounts.

• Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.

• Identifies needs, makes recommendations for, and facilitates the high quality summer program activities.

• Collaborate with other program teams across the organization.

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure timely completion within the available budget.

• Assist the Program Director, or other leadership staff, with planning functions for special projects.

• Acts as liaison with program staff and leadership team.

• Attend and participate in all weekly summer program activities, events, training, and staff meetings.

• Participate in weekly performance meetings with your supervisor.

• Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.

• Conduct family outreach to support student enrollment and attendance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community

• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance

• Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. 



• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.

• Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications

• Ability to manage time effectively

• Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Video Conferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps

Education and Experience

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred

• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-hours) to begin internship

• Department of Education background clearance

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities 

Potential Schedule:
Monday - Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm) - Total hours per week: 17.50
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (8:00am - 6:00pm) - 40 hours

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance 

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations