Project Coordinator - Catholic Charities Community Services

Description

• Design, implement, and evaluate a curriculum of life skills topics for unaccompanied children, including conflict resolution, personal development, goal setting, job readiness.
• Plan and organize workshops, group activities, and events to engage participants and ensure educational outcomes are met.
• Adapt workshop offerings based on participants’ needs and feedback.
• Coordinate both in-person and remote workshops including inviting guest speakers, and plan and implement several field trips for participants to enhance their learning experience.
• Lead interactive and dynamic sessions with participants, using a variety of teaching methods to ensure engagement and retention of content.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to participants, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment with children from multi-cultural backgrounds.
• Monitor participants’ progress, providing encouragement, and address challenges they may encounter.
• Establish partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations to enhance program opportunities and resources.
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, and feedback.
• Assist in preparing reports detailing program outcomes and participant success stories.
• Work with other staff members, volunteers, and community partners to ensure cohesive program delivery.
• Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and shelter officials regarding participants’ attendance, progress, and upcoming events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in process in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

• Previous experience working with immigrant populations.

• Must pass required FBI fingerprint and Child Abuse and Neglect background checks.

• Experience in program management, curriculum development, or youth mentoring.

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.   
• Excellent organizational skills, communication (oral & written), and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) 
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment.  

• This is a part-time, temporary position through August 2025. 
• Approximately 20 per week, Mon – Thurs 3pm – 7pm, including some weekends and earlier start times for trips and school holidays.    
• The position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the schedules of participants.
• Some travel may be required for outreach activities and field trips.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area using reliable transportation, traversing streets, ascending/descending stairs, and exposed to outside weather conditions.  
• Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 80% of the time. 
• Ability to arrange and move office equipment such as tables, chairs, and electronic gear in preparation for
• group meetings/events as needed.