Civic Nebraska

Job Title: Program Specialist – Sherman Elementary School

Reports to: Site Director

Status: Part- time, non-exempt (max of 29.5 hours/week)

Position Summary

The Community Learning Center programs allow students to expand their knowledge in selected areas through hands-on enrichment opportunities in an outside-of-school environment. Qualified staff must have the ability to work during after school hours.

Program Specialists support services that lead to improved student learning and development, stronger families, and healthy neighborhoods.

As the coordinator of administrative tasks, you get to

• Serve as an advocate for youth, families and neighborhood residents.
• Partner with the site director to plan, schedule and direct daily routines, activities, and operations of the site.
• Support relationships and partnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBO), Omaha Public Schools (OPS) personnel, and neighborhood residents that support the goals of the program.
• Coordinate with the Site Director to attend meetings and trainings with the school team, PTO/PTA, OPS, and Civic Nebraska.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and communicate effectively with youth, staff, community partners, and parents.

As the coordinator of our mission aligned programming, you get to

• Encourage mission aligned activities and present opportunities to the staff and site director utilizing the curated curriculum. 
• Monitor and record mission aligned activities; submitting a quarterly report to the site director.
• Participate as a member of the CLC team in promoting and implementing the mission of the program.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in relationship building,
• Strong communication, including verbal and written communication,
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, handle confidential information, and be adaptable,
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency with Google Suite
• Knowledge of youth development, proven skills in building relationships with students and families; interpreting and implementing lesson plans, and data collection/reporting.

Compensation and Hours

Program Specialists typically work between 1 pm – 6 pm, Monday – Friday, with an average of 20 – 25 hours per week. The rate of compensation starts at $16.50 per hour based on education and experience. 

To apply

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be our next Program Specialist to Grace Laflen at grace.laflen@civicnebraska.org. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until this position is filled.

Join Civic Nebraska and help us create a brighter, stronger future for all. Let’s make a difference together!

Civic Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Civic Nebraska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.