Core Programs Coordinator

Commitment:  30 hours per month September- December ‘24/ opportunity for more                                               

                          50 hrs per month January- August ‘25 including 1 Sunday per month to lead Emerging Changemakers Program;  

                          additional paid summer student programming positions are also available in connection with this role 

Pay Rate:          $2,400 for September- December ‘25/ $4,000 January- May ‘25

Reports To:       Director of Core Programming

 

Organization & Position Summaries 

LEAD STL (Cultural Leadership) develops a diverse group of youth into social changemakers who  advocate for equitable and just practices. We do this by exploring the strengths and oppressions of  our communities through the lenses of Black and Jewish experiences. 

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LEAD STL is seeking a Core Programs Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Cultural Leadership Fellowship, the Emerging Changemakers Fellowship, and Camp LEAD through a combination of logistics coordination, program design, and program implementation, including leading the Emerging Changemakers Fellowship as its lead facilitator.  The Core Programs Coordinator will also be responsible for immersing themselves in LEAD STL’s programming so that they can facilitate any LEAD STL program if and when needed.  This position will be part of LEAD STL’s programming team and participate in team meetings to develop curriculum and lesson plans.

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Responsibilities: 

• Serve as Lead Facilitator for Emerging Changemaker Fellowship, including leading programming at all monthly Sunday programs; working with the Emerging Changemakers Programming team to facilitate student conversations, present information, and engage students in activities designed to expose them to such social change concepts as identity, intersectionality, bias, macroaggressions, racism, antisemitism, and practicing allyship among others as well as developing students’ leadership skills 

• Coordinate logistics for Emerging Changemakers Fellowship programs, including connecting with site partners & speakers, communicating with students & families, preparing materials, making arrangements for meals, hotels, etc. 

• Lead Emerging Changemakers facilitation team during monthly programs and co-coordinate facilitation team prep meetings with the Director of Core Programming 

• Learn LEAD STL’s Emerging Changemakers Fellowship, Cultural Leadership Fellowship, and Camp LEAD curriculum, including facilitating programming and best practices

• Collaborate with Director of Core Programming and facilitation teams on plans for core programs, including creating agendas, delegating team roles, and developing new implementation methods

• Research content for core programs and design corresponding activities, lesson plans, and presentations 

• Create flyers and/or emails detailing programming to share with families and partners

• Table at informational events to recruit new students

• Assist with logistics for Cultural Leadership Fellowship and Camp LEAD programs 

• Take responsibility for each student’s health and safety during all programming, including field trips

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Qualifications: 

• Experience working with middle school students and facilitating middle school student programming   

• Fluid knowledge of minority identities, social justice movements, a familiarity with LEAD STL programming is a plus 

• B.A./ B.S. required; MSW and MPH candidates or those with degrees preferred

• Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills 

• Demonstrated comfort and experience with working with middle school students 

• Experience and interest in developing lesson plans

• Ability to develop strong 1-on-1 relationships with middle school students 

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Excellent organization and communication skills

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Experience leading/ managing a team preferred 

• Access to reliable transportation

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To apply, or for more information, please email Director of Core Programming Jeremy Brok at jbrok@leadstl.org with a resume and brief cover letter; Apps will close October 4, 2024