Join Our Youth Programs Team!Ecology Action is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through innovative education and outreach programs. We are seeking a passionate Program Coordinator to join our Santa Cruz, CA Youth Team!About Ecology ActionAt Ecology Action, we are passionately driven to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to take actions today that achieve environmental and economic sustainability. Our mission is to help people, businesses, and communities act now for a better tomorrow. We believe that simple changes in behavior can drive large-scale transformations that benefit both people and the planet. This translates into reduced carbon emissions, stronger businesses, healthier communities, and a sustainable future for all.About the RoleThe Program Coordinator II - Youth Programs is responsible for Ecology Action's comprehensive school-based youth bicycle and pedestrian safety education initiatives, namely the Bike Safe and Walk Safe programs. What you'll be doing
- Student Engagement and Education
- Engaging students during in-class presentations and assemblies.
- Managing and conducting on-bike safety training on school premises.
- Leading walking field trips in the school neighborhood.
- Set up and dismantling obstacle courses for training.
- Fostering a positive learning environment for children.
- Contributing to student safety in their neighborhoods.
- Coordination of Program Delivery and Administration
- Scheduling, coordinating, and tracking data related to the programs.
- Spending time in the office for administrative tasks and fieldwork at schools and the general community.
- Evaluating student assessments before and after presentations.
- Ensuring accurate timesheet hour allocation across cost centers.
- Supporting grant contract management as required (e.g. deliverable tracking, photo/video documentation).
- Tracking and reporting program data accurately and according to deadlines.
- Event Coordination and Execution
- Collaborating with school principals, teachers, CBOs, and staff to schedule events.
- Organizing and conducting events related to education, encouragement, and community engagement.
- Preparing and assembling necessary materials, including paperwork, bicycles, helmets, and safety equipment.
- Providing in-field support and guidance to program volunteers, student intern onboarding, training, coordination, and management, as required.
- Community Interaction
- Fostering a positive learning environment for children.
- Contributing to student safety in their neighborhoods.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a youth education or teaching role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.
- Proven experience with community outreach and education.
- Ability to instill and nurture enthusiasm in students about biking or walking safely and the benefits of other modes of active transportation.
- Exceptional classroom management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Valid California Class C driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience in any capacity.
- Experience coordinating with multiple agencies.
- Experience working with grants.
Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular duties for this position involve sitting, standing, conversing, hearing, and using a computer keyboard and monitor. The work environment is diverse, encompassing an office setting, remote work from home, and fieldwork at schools and community events for planning and executing youth bicycle and pedestrian safety training.This position requires travel to various locations based on the assigned geographic team. Services areas include, but are not limited to: Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, Cupertino, San Mateo County, and Palo Alto.Are You Ready?Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Join us at Ecology Action and contribute to a sustainable future!