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Program & Outreach Coordinator at Bay Area Girls Rock Camp
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp (BAGRC) is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls through music education, creation, and performance. We offer a space where girls can express themselves creatively through music and collaborate in a supportive environment. We hold year-round programs serving a diverse community of girls in terms of race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, ability, and neighborhood. Our office and programs are located in Downtown Oakland.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Program & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for program coordination, camper registration, and community and youth outreach for all of our youth programs (Girls Rock After School Program [GRASP], Advanced Music Program [AMP], Summer Camp). BAGRC is a young and growing organization, and offers lots of opportunities for exploring new ideas in programming and outreach.
The Program & Outreach Coordinator is a member of the BAGRC staff collective. BAGRC’s organizational structure is non-hierarchical and we work in a collaborative fashion. Staff members are accountable to each other, and to the Board of Directors.
GENERAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support ongoing organizational development through monthly visioning meetings, strategic planning, and trainings.
• Participate in staff development activities via weekly staff meetings, occasional trainings, and teamwork meetings.
• Support the Board of Directors and attend Board and committee meetings as needed.
• Represent the organization in community settings as needed.
• Be available to work additional hours during Summer Camp weeks.
• Additional duties, as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES of the PROGRAM & OUTREACH COORDINATOR:
Program Design & Implementation
• Collaborate with staff on program and curriculum development and implementation
• Manage logistics for programs: daily schedules, workshops, lunchtime performances, and showcases
• Work with staff to coordinate campers and volunteers during program weeks
• Coordinate snacks/food for all programs
• Support youth campers and families as needed
• Partner with staff to develop, distribute, and analyze program evaluations; collect data for reporting
• Explore opportunities for taking program in new directions, such as developing partnerships with other organizations, expanding and diversifying our workshop and program offerings, etc.
Camper Registration & Logistics
• Receive and process applications for Summer Camp and Girls Rock After School Program (GRASP)
• Maintain communication with parents
• Connect campers with performance opportunities throughout the year
Outreach
• Make presentations and distribute fliers at schools, community centers, after-school programs, etc
• Post program info and applications on listservs, newsletters, blogs, Craigslist, etc.
• Identify new opportunities for community outreach and engagement
• Send out press releases for programs and events
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Commitment to furthering our mission of empowering girls and women
• Experience working with diverse groups of youth and their families (2+ years preferred)
• Experience developing and delivering youth programming
• Experience playing one or more of the instruments offered at our programs (bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in public speaking
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing and strict timelines
• Proficiency with email, Google Docs and Excel spreadsheets
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with BAGRC or another girls rock camp organization
• Background in youth development
• Experience in program evaluation and reporting
• Experience training and/or supporting volunteers
• High level of self-motivation, creativity, and openness to learning
• Experience in working in non-hierarchical environments, with the ability to work accountably both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to open and direct communication
• Demonstrated commitment to self-care and personal sustainability
STATUS:
• 40 hours per week. Schedule is somewhat flexible; includes some weekday evening hours during after-school program sessions, occasional weekend hours for community events and fundraisers, as well as additional hours during summer camp sessions.
• Salary equivalent to $17/hour with benefits (medical and dental)
• Preferred start date: 4/2/12
• Place of Employment: BAGRC Office, 455 17th Street, Oakland, CA and other downtown Oakland program locations.
TO APPLY:
● Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@bayareagirlsrockcamp.org
● Application deadline: 2/24/12
BAGRC strives to cultivate a staff that reflects the diverse communities we serve. People of color, women, and LGBTQQ people are encouraged to apply.
