Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations & Community Impact and is responsible for managing resources and overseeing some STAR/PAL youth sports programs, including maintaining a schedule of the youth center.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop schedule for El Cajon Mentoring Program at the El Cajon Police Department
• Coordinate STAR/PAL youth sports programs
• Seek out and coordinate attendance at youth-centered and community events
• Represent STAR/PAL at community and juvenile outreach programs and events
• Perform additional related duties as requested by Director of Operations & Community Impact

Education/Experience:

Minimum education to have obtained or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in social work or criminal justice program.

• One to three years of related job experience is preferred
• Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit environment
• Experience working with at-risk youth, community development partners and law enforcement
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to understanding and supporting STAR/PAL’s mission. Shows compassion and appreciation for underserved and/or at-risk youth issues.
• General knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated
• Strong ability to work well within a team environment, with law enforcement and community members
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual preferred

Pay: From $21.65 per hour

Work Location: In person