Liberty's Promise (www.libertyspromise.org) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income, immigrant youth, ages 11-21, through our in-school, after-school, and internship programs. Civics and Citizenship Junior is a program for immigrant middle schoolers of all backgrounds focusing on high school readiness, career awareness, civic knowledge, and community engagement. The Program Officer will hold four programs weekly, two at each of two middle schools, for ten weeks in the fall, and ten in the spring (20 weeks annually). These programs are conducted during the school day. The successful candidate for this position will work out of our Baltimore City office three days a week, and work remotely for the remaining two. Due to necessary travel between the schools and the office, applicants should have their own car.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Program Officer to engage our youth, ages 11-14, and conduct our program at Lansdowne and Sudbrook Middle Schools in Baltimore County. The Program Officer will also organize and lead two field trips per semester, per program. In order to best communicate with the majority of our youth, applicants must have a high level of Spanish-language skills. All applicants must have substantial and successful experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in a multicultural environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Program Planning and Execution (40% of time) • Develop curriculum and lead programs for low-income, immigrant youth at two local middle schools • Organize and schedule guest speakers, who will visit the program to spread awareness of community resources that may benefit our youth, as well as model their respective career fields • Organize and schedule two field trips per semester, per program • Assist youth individually as needed, acting as a trusted mentor who can connect youth and their families to the services or additional support that they need
Data collection, reporting, and analysis (10% of time) • Collect and organize youth registration forms, and upload that information in Box and Salesforce • Track and update program outcomes and statistics using Salesforce, our internal database • Ensure that data for Baltimore County is up-to-date and available for grant submissions
Administration (30% of time) • Write and edit grants for Liberty's Promise • Complete all monthly reporting necessary for Baltimore County grants • Write up reports and case studies to be used as marketing material • Organize all program related material (photos, receipts, handouts, etc.)
External Relations (15% of time) • Build and maintain active relationships with LP designated schools, districts, and systems, including high schools and local colleges • Maintain an active knowledge base of nonprofits and programs relative to LP's mission, and serve as a liaison, anticipating the needs of our youth to connect them with the local community resources that are available • Develop relationships with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies
Additional duties as assigned (5% of time) • Occasionally attend weekend or evening meetings on behalf of Liberty's Promise
Position Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university • Comfortable working in a small office environment • Must exhibit flexibility, reliability, exceptional professionalism, and a strong work ethic • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills • Ability to think on your feet and find solutions to unanticipated problems • Ability to function independently and as a member of a team • Comfortable being a "jack of all trades," and has a great sense of humor • Deep belief in Liberty's Promise mission, vision, and values • Dedication to working with youth and helping our organization grow over the long term
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting salary will be $46,000 per year, including 80% paid health care benefits (if desired), a standard vacation and sick package, life insurance, and a monthly transportation stipend.
EOE M/F/D/V
How to Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to: careers@libertyspromise.org with the Subject Line "LP Program Officer - Baltimore County"