Extended Learning and Enrichment Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Bilingual/Bicultural proficiency (English/Maay-Maay/Swahili/Somali... preferred).
• Deep understanding of and commitment to African immigrant and refugee communities.
• Strong skills in community outreach, cultural programming, and workshop facilitation.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with youth, families, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends to accommodate family schedules.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance coverage.
• Professional Development
• Attend Training for ARIO staff, including all Development of Black African Refugee and Immigrant Students for Success Program Training
• Attend Funder collaboration meetings.
• Participate in activities that bring joy to your work
• Education and Experience
• Associate Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Education, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or youth development programs.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations and immigrant/refugee communities.

Working Conditions

• Evening availability required (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, two-hour sessions

during the school year).

• Occasional weekend events for civic engagement and service-learning opportunities.
• Travel required for student outreach, school visits, and community partner coordination.

Discussed upon hire.

Discussed upon hire.

Key Responsibilities
Homework Club Coordination
● Organize and oversee a structured Homework Club three days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, two-hour sessions during the school year).

• Ensure tutoring in math, reading, science, and other core subjects is available to students.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer tutors and staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Provide academic coaching and individualized support to enhance student

understanding and performance.
● Ensure transportation, snacks, and necessary resources are available for participating students.

Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

● Plan and coordinate quarterly service-learning and civic engagement activities that
encourage students to give back to their communities.
● Partner with local organizations, schools, and community leaders to create meaningful enrichment experiences.
● Foster youth leadership development through volunteerism and civic responsibility
initiatives.
● Organize volunteering, sports, and extracurricular engagement opportunities, helping students build well-rounded leadership experiences.

Program Monitoring and Reporting

● Track and assess student progress and attendance, ensuring the program meets participation and impact goals.
● Collect feedback from students, parents, and tutors to continually improve programming.
● Maintain detailed program records and submit reports to the Program Manager on outcomes and areas for growth.

Community Collaboration and Advocacy

● Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and service providers to expand resources for students.
● Act as a liaison between families, educators, and ARIO, ensuring alignment with students' academic needs.
● Advocate for educational equity and access to learning resources for African immigrant and refugee youth.

Additional Responsibilities
● Collaborate with the Program Manager and Team to develop program strategy and cultivate and manage key relationships with families and funding partners.
● Meet regularly with the Program Manager for training, feedback and coaching.
● Meet regularly with the Program Manager and team members to ensure compliance with project deliverables
● Advocate for systemic and policy change, including access to community resources most needed by program participants: food, housing, health care, and more.