What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM COORDINATOR - TEAM PRINT - CITI TEEN CENTER position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Program Coordinator Team Print
Position Type : Part-time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Hours : 25 hours per week
Pay rate : $20 / hr.
Reports to : Unit Director
Job Summary :
The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in graphic design while helping students develop their technical and creative skills.
This role involves coordinating student engagement and offering mentorship, guidance, and real-world experiences through guest speakers, field trips, and internships.
The Program Coordinator will create lesson plans that align with current industry trends, maintain a structured learning environment, and collaborate with external partners to enhance student opportunities.
Responsibilities and Duties :
Instruction & Curriculum Development :
- Design Lesson Plans : Create and deliver lesson plans that incorporate current graphic design tools and techniques, covering topics such as digital illustration, typography, logo creation, and branding.
- Teach Graphic Design Software : Provide hands-on instruction in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Project-Based Learning : Guide students through real-world graphic design projects, helping them build a portfolio of work to present to future employers or for internships.
- Guest Speakers & Mentors : Coordinate with industry professionals to offer guest speaker sessions and mentorship opportunities, giving students insights into different career paths within the field.
- Field Trips : Plan and organize field trips to local design studios, printing companies, and industry events, offering students exposure to real-world design environments.
Student Development & Coordination :
- Internship Program : Work with local businesses and design firms to create internship opportunities for students, preparing them for real-world experience in graphic design.
- Mentorship : Act as a mentor to students, offering feedback and advice on their personal and professional development within the graphic design field.
- Progress Tracking : Track and assess students’ progress throughout the program, adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure student success.
- Career Readiness : Assist students in creating professional resumes, portfolios, and presentations for use in job applications and college submissions.
Program Coordination :
- Member Engagement : Build relationships with students and parents, ensuring active engagement and communication regarding student progress and participation in events.
- Field Trip & Event Logistics : Coordinate the logistics for field trips, guest speakers, and workshops, ensuring all aspects of the events run smoothly.
- Attendance & Records : Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress for reporting purposes.
- Classroom Management : Ensure a positive and safe learning environment, managing student behavior and ensuring all program policies are followed.
Skills and Qualifications :
- Education : A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is preferred.
- Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design; experience in education or mentorship is a plus.
- Technical Skills : Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other graphic design software.
- Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage students, parents, and external partners.
- Organization : Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities such as lesson planning, coordination of external events, and tracking student progress.
- Creativity : Ability to inspire students through creative thinking, innovation, and real-world applications of design principles.
- Team Collaboration : Work closely with the Program Director and other staff to align program objectives with the overall goals of the organization.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Salary : $20
