Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

A Program Coordinator is a key figure in the programming department. You would oversee the studio during dance classes by supporting the children, teachers, and parents.  You’d own projects like evaluation, small events, and the resource guide..

Company Description

Groove With Me, Inc. is a youth development organization in New York, NY, dedicated to empowering young women through free dance classes and performance opportunities. The program aims to build leadership skills, pride, cooperation, creativity, joy, and discipline to help young women overcome daily challenges and thrive in the future. By fostering self-confidence, providing positive choices, and offering a safe environment, Groove With Me, Inc. works to reduce negative behaviors such as teen pregnancy, truancy, crime, violence, prostitution, substance abuse, and gang activity.

Job Description

A Program Coordinator is a key figure in the programming department. You would oversee the studio during dance classes by supporting the children, teachers, and parents.  You’d own projects like evaluation, small events, and the resource guide.  As we add 200 children in the next two years your responsibility will grow to knowing each child and family, as GWM has done for 28 years.

Responsibilities:

• Studio oversight supporting families, teachers, and children during classes
• Organize & provide resource information for families
• Use evaluation studies to direct program improvements
• Preparation for recital
• Outreach for more students
• Smaller fundraisers & events like viewings, Jr. Board, paid class

Qualifications: 

• Fluency in Spanish is required!!
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, and co-workers
• Ability to encourage adherence to and enforce policies for students, parents, and others

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Flexible hours:
50 days that we don’t come in
36 weeks that hours are 12-8
During the remaining weeks, staff has flexibility

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

How to Apply

Send resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@groovewithme.org