Job Description
The Ohio Hispanic Coalition (OHCO) is in search of dedicated individuals to work as a Site Coordinator for the Niños en Acción (Kids in Action) Afterschool Program. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM with exception of program break periods, and federal holidays recognized by agency.
About the Program
The Niños en Acción Afterschool Program provides culturally and linguistically-appropriate, academic enrichment programming for historically-marginalized, low-income youth ages 6-13 in the Franklin County area. The program will take place Monday through Friday 3:00 PM-7:30 PM, excluding federal holidays and program breaks.
The program will address barriers to academic excellence, digital literacy, and social/emotional development experienced by low-income, Latino/Hispanic youth residents through STEAM activities in a safe and healthy environment for participants to foster their academic performance, intellectual growth, diversity, self-identity/expression, healthy lifestyle choices, conflict resolution, anger management, career pathways, transferable skills, environmental awareness, financial literacy, and community and civic engagement throughout the school year and prepare student for future careers and independent living.
Role and Responsibilities
- Execute all daily responsibilities required for the operation of the site.
- Enter, maintain, and update individual student data, which includes parent contact information, student registration, attendance records, report card information, activities data, DESSA Evaluations, academic data, and program data.
- Notify any situation related to the welfare of the program and the safety of students & staff.
- Develop plans and execute all educational & recreational activities as assigned.
- Communicate effectively and timely any problems, concerns, or comments surrounding activities, daily operations, and the safety of the students and staff members to supervisors.
- Provide direct supervision to the staff members in the completion of their respective duties.
- Develop periodic status reports regarding staff, daily operations, maintenance, and program effectiveness.
- Ability to make appropriate decisions when faced with difficult situations and resolve conflicts.
- Assist in providing services to families in public benefits applications, registrations, and general assistance.
- Attend virtual and/or in-person meetings and training as assigned by supervisor(s).
- Pick up payroll checks on paydays and supplies orders at the main office, when required.
- Assist staff members in the development of physical, cultural, and nutritional activities from the curriculum available.
- Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean work environment for staff and students.
- Ability to both follow instructions and be proactive in the completion of program goals and objectives.
- Maintain a flexible schedule and availability to assist in community events and provide outreach efforts.
- Travel with students while managing student safety and behavior on the bus and at field trip sites.
- Understand and are willing to travel around the Central Ohio area and/or be assigned to other sites, when needed.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service to the students, parents, instructors, staff, and visitors at all times.
- Maintain constant and effective communication with the parents in the program.
- Commitment to be present and assist with the end-of-program celebration.
- Assume the role and responsibilities of a Tutor/Counselor, when needed.
- Physical ability to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age. (required)
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)
- Ability to pass a BCI Background Check (required)
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle (required)
- Fluent in English (required)
- Fluent in Spanish (required)
- Microsoft Word, and Excel technological abilities (required)
- HS Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Required: Available to work the entire Afterschool program period (September 8, 2026 – May 14, 2027). Applicants that need to be absent for six or more business days off during the period will not be considered. Any time off requested during the Afterschool program dates must be disclosed and pre-approved prior to hiring.
Experience: One or more years of related child care or afterschool program experience (preferred)
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Must demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, and must display a positive and professional attitude.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, occasional bending, reaching or squatting. The individual is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Also required is frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the telephone. More than 90% of time is spent indoors. The noise level is normal to loud within an active program environment.
Job Type: Temporary. Position does not include benefits (paid medical leave, paid time off, health insurance, 401k retirement, etc.).
The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. The Ohio Hispanic Coalition does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
