Program Coordinator, High School

Job Title: Program Coordinator High School

Work Hours: Full Time

Pay: $44500 - $53500

FLSA Status: Exempt


Read Better Be Better is looking for a Program Coordinator who is passionate about supporting high school students expanding career pathways in education and creating equitable opportunities for youth across Arizona. If you enjoy mentoring students building relationships with schools and community partners and helping young people explore careers in education then apply to become a Program Coordinator with Read Better Be Betters Pathways team!

About the Organization

Read Better Be Better is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix founded in 2014 as a response to the states literacy crisis. Our mission is to equip youth with the skills to read and lead. Our vision is a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills. Our values are simple Be Excellent Be Kind!

A Day as RBBBs Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator supports the success and growth of Read Better Be Betters Pathway to Education Professions program. Working closely with the Pathways Program Manager this role helps maintain high-quality program implementation strengthen participant engagement and support expansion opportunities that connect high school students to careers in education.

Your day may begin in the office responding to participant communication organizing program materials reviewing student data and coordinating logistics for upcoming programming and events. Youll collaborate with the Program Manager and internal teams to ensure programs are running smoothly and participants are receiving consistent support.

Throughout the week youll build relationships with high school students support recruitment and retention efforts facilitate participant engagement and maintain communication with school and community partners. You may also travel throughout the Greater Phoenix area to support program activities meetings and events.

Youll help foster a positive and accountable program culture by supporting participants addressing challenges professionally and encouraging continuous growth and development among students.

Through your organization communication and mentorship you help students explore meaningful education career pathways while advancing Read Better Be Betters mission and impact.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule Opportunities with Work-from-Home Fridays

Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health Dental and Vision Insurance plans Available

Short-Term Disability Accident Plan & Life Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Casual Dress Code

See the Full-Time Employee Benefits One-Page Summary

Work Environment

Work is performed in both off-site (school and community) and office environments with travel throughout the Greater Phoenix area to support programming meetings and events.

What You Need to Qualify

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field such as Nonprofit Management Social Work Community Engagement or equivalent experience/continuing education

Strong communication organization relationship-building and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage conflict professionally and maintain positive relationships with students partners and team members

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to RBBBs mission vision and values

Valid Arizona drivers license (or ability to obtain before start)

Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain before start)

Successful completion of a Department of Child Safety (AZDCS) Central Registry check

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office Suite and Slack

Preferred Qualifications

12 years of experience working with or leading high school students through mentorship facilitation youth leadership camp counseling or similar experiences

12 years of experience in education youth-serving or nonprofit organizations

Experience in program development or project management

Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems and project management platforms such as

Strong time management and self-direction skills

Apply Now!

Please apply on our website:Read Better Be Better Careers Page

Have prepared an updated resume to upload during the application.

Once you have completed both steps of our quick application process your application will be reviewed.

If you qualify for the position you will receive a phone screening.

For those selected to move forward an in-person or virtual interview will be scheduled after this.

After the interview process candidates can expect a hiring decision within approximately 13 weeks.

If you need assistance with this application please contact us at

Be Excellent Be Kind

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Contact

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. See the RBBB Equity Diversity & Inclusion Statement on the website.

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