Position: Afterschool Site Coordinator / Summer Camp Counselor
Creative Title: S.W.E.E.T. Facilitator Grant Cycle / Operational Period: August 2026–June 2027
Position Title: Afterschool Site Coordinator / Summer Camp Counselor
- Creative Brand Title: S.W.E.E.T. Facilitator
- Organization: Black Lemonade
- Reports To: Youth Program Director & Founder/CEO (Kaymi Butler)
- Location: Assigned to one of our MNPS School Sites (McKissack, Ida B, Wells, Margaret Allen, Two Rivers, Richard Dinkins, or Jere Baxter) & Summer Camp Site (First Baptist Church Capitol Hill)
- FLSA Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
- Hours: * Academic Year: up to 15 hours per week (32 weeks, Mon–Thu afternoon programming plus Friday site prep/meetings)
- Summer & Seasonal Camps: Up to 30 hours per week (8 weeks summer camp + Fall/Spring break camps)
- Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour
About Black Lemonade
Founded in June 2020, Black Lemonade is a 501(c)(3) solution-oriented nonprofit dedicated to "turning lemons into lemonade" for minority and underserved youth. We provide a robust pipeline of services designed to transition youth from being the "serviced" to the "server," fostering academic excellence, personal leadership, and eventual integration into the professional workforce.
Position Summary
The Afterschool Site Coordinator / Summer Camp Counselor ("S.W.E.E.T. Facilitator") is the frontline leader responsible for the daily, hands-on execution of Black Lemonade’s Out-of-School Time (OST) programs at an assigned school or camp site. This role directly facilitates daily routines—including check-in, academic homework help, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, mentorship, and physical enrichment—while maintaining student safety, positive site culture, and accurate daily attendance logs in Salesforce.
Key Responsibilities & Duties1. Daily Program Facilitation & Mentorship
- Lead daily site activities following the structured program schedule:
- 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Prep, Student check-in, sign-in, and healthy snack/meal service.
- 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM: Academic Rigor & Homework Help block (coordinating with volunteer tutors like Belmont Get Connected).
- 4:55 PM – 5:30 PM: Leadership Curriculum, SEL activities, Black Lemonade Pledge recitation, and youth-led service projects.
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Reflection, structured free play, and dismissal/bus transition.
- Maintain a 1:15 staff-to-youth ratio during afterschool programming and 1:10 ratio during summer day camp.
- Embody Black Lemonade's S.W.E.E.T. Framework (Safe, Welcoming Environment that Everyone Trusts) to build strong, supportive relationships with students.
2. Attendance & Data Compliance
- Take accurate daily direct attendance on NAZA-approved sign-in sheets and enter data weekly into the Salesforce platform (recommended daily).
- Ensure parent/guardian sign-out protocols and transportation permission forms are strictly followed for evening bus departures.
- Maintain student enrollment records, emergency contact sheets, and medical/allergy information on site at all times.
3. School Partner & Family Engagement
- Build positive working relationships with school principals, teachers, custodial staff, and Community Achieves leads at the assigned site.
- Assist in student recruitment efforts, including cafeteria "Lemonade Tours" and student outreach.
- Communicate proactively with parents regarding student progress, attendance patterns, and upcoming milestone events (e.g., Thanksgiving Feast, Showcase, Self-Love Day).
4. Safety, Facilities & Quality Standards
- Ensure program spaces (cafeterias, classrooms, gyms) are kept clean and restored to pristine condition after each session ("Clean Up Protocol").
- Conduct regular fire/emergency drills each semester in compliance with NAZA minimum standards.
- Report any facility, safety, or student behavioral concerns immediately to the Youth Program Director.
5. Professional Development
- Attend required NAZA and Black Lemonade trainings (Intro to Positive Youth Development, Essential Operations, Responsible Use of Data, and YPQA Basics).
- Participate in Fall and Spring YPQI self-assessments and site debrief meetings.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience working directly with elementary-middle school youth in afterschool, summer camp, or recreational settings.
- Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before program start date).
- Clearance: Must pass a thorough MNPS / TBI & FBI fingerprint criminal background check prior to student interaction.
- Skills: Strong classroom management, energetic engagement style, reliability, basic computer literacy (Salesforce entry), and passion for youth empowerment.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
