Program & Recruitment Coordinator (After-School Programs)

Location: Bellflower, CA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Hours: 20-30 per week, flexible and aligned with school programming

About RiseUP Stars

RiseUP Stars is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering enrichment programs in STEAM, AI literacy, wellness, sports, yoga, dance, and entrepreneurship to TK-12 students across 80+ public schools in California. We partner with school districts to provide high-quality expanded learning programs, and we’re growing quickly across Los Angeles and Southern California.

About the Role

We’re looking for an organized, relationship-oriented coordinator to keep our after-school programs running and our instructor team fully staffed. You’ll split your time between recruiting and onboarding instructors and supporting day-to-day program operations, working remotely with occasional school site visits.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Source and recruit instructors through LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, universities, and community organizations
• Conduct phone screenings, schedule interviews, and keep candidate records current in Monday.com
• Complete reference checks and prepare offer letters
• Coordinate background checks, employment paperwork, and instructor training
• Make sure every instructor is fully onboarded before their first day

Program Operations

• Support scheduling and launch of after-school programs
• Coordinate instructors across multiple school sites, including substitutes
• Make sure materials, supplies, and curriculum arrive on time
• Maintain program documentation and compliance records
• Track enrollment and monitor attendance

School & Instructor Support

• Serve as a point of contact for site coordinators and district partners
• Support onboarding of new schools
• Conduct occasional site observations and give instructors feedback
• Help coordinate events such as showcases, hackathons, and tournaments

Reporting

• Provide regular hiring updates and a weekly report every Friday

Travel

Most site visits are in Los Angeles County and nearby areas, with occasional trips to Riverside or other Southern California locations as needed. Mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, program coordination, education, after-school programs, or nonprofit operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple candidates, sites, and priorities at once
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and project management tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting educators or after-school staff
• Monday.com experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Passion for education, STEAM, AI literacy, or youth development

Why Join RiseUP Stars

• Join a fast-growing, mission-driven nonprofit
• Work directly with schools and help bring AI, STEAM, and wellness programs to underserved students
• Flexible schedule built around school programming
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership role

RiseUP Stars is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and the communities we serve to apply.