Program Coordinator

Washington, DC, United States

Critical Exposure

works with DC youth to transform communities and schools into safe, resource-connected places liberated from social, political, and economic barriers. We do this through youth organizing, storytelling, and leveraging the power of photography.

TheProgram Coordinatorwill primarily work to facilitate programming with DC youth of color so that they have the tools to transform communities and schools into connected, safe, resourced places. This position requires working in partnership with young people, including facilitating youth-led cohorts, to engage adult decision-makers in the school system and the city to bring about tangible local change. Candidates must demonstrate a deep commitment to centering youth leadership while working toward justice.CE seeks to fill two full-time Program Coordinator positions, initially reporting to the Program Director. This position is non-exempt, based in the DC metro area, and entails remote and in-person work.

TheProgram Coordinatoris an experienced facilitator, organizer, and project coordinator who can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining thoughtful systems. They are highly skilled at recruiting and building relationships with young people through programs, workshops, classes, or other group facilitation or training forms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Critical Exposure’s Programs take place at our main office and directly in partner schools. TheProgram Coordinatoris responsible for ensuring that Critical Exposure’s programs meet the following outcomes: (1) develop youth power & agency, (2) teach photography & storytelling skills, and (3) support youth-led organizing campaigns.

1 –Program Facilitation – 45%

Co-facilitate in-person programs (2-3 cohorts of 10-20 young people), acting as a lead facilitator on at least one program per season and accountable for the program’s objectives to build youth identity development, political analysis, and organizing skills.

Support youth in selecting issues, developing and implementing campaign plans and timelines, practicing reflection, and incorporating changes to their plan.

In partnership with the co-facilitator for each assigned program, co-create curriculum arcs, tailor and facilitate weekly program sessions, and collaborate on pre-meeting prep sessions, after-session debriefs, and weekly planning meetings.

Maintain and update curriculum materials and resources in each program to ensure they are responsive to emerging needs and incorporate lessons learned.

Build strong relationships with youth through consistent communication and follow-up, proactively engaging young people through modeling openness, curiosity, and deep listening.

2 –Program Operations – 35%

Ensure seamless program administration, including:

Track attendance for all programs and compensation for youth in paid programs.

Track inventory and deployment of cameras and devices for assigned programs.

Track and archive young people’s photograph collections.

Document the progress of all programs through photography and narrative reports.

Plan and coordinate youth engagement opportunities, such as training, conferences, meetings, field trips, and events, that are aligned with campaign goals and capacity.

As part of CE’s external community engagement strategy, attend meetings, hearings, and events in DC education, advocacy, and organizing spaces.

3 –Organizational Collaboration – 20%

Participate in program team meetings and other meetings relevant to more extensive program planning and strategy.

Collaborate with the CE team to provide content for grants, newsletters, social media, and promotional materials.

Engage in all staff meetings, gatherings, training sessions, hiring, and other organizational processes as appropriate.

Contribute positively to organizational culture and reflect Critical Exposure values.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

2-3 years of experience working with high school youth of color from historically marginalized communities; effective in building relationships while able to hold healthy boundaries

At least 2 years of facilitation experience, including group facilitation and interactive training, workshops, or programs focused on social justice.

Familiarity with DC’s Public and Charter school educational systems and political landscape.

Experience working on community organizing campaigns or state/national policy campaigns.

Ability to travel to and from DC program sites to CE’s main office.

Ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule, including after-school hours Monday through Thursday and occasional Fridays and weekends for CE programs and events.

Physical ability to transport and set up exhibits (some lifting required).

Basic working knowledge of Google Workspace databases and digital collaboration tools.

LOCATION

The position is located in the DC metro area and involves a combination of remote and in-person work. Currently, we anticipate that the Program Team will need to work in the office or at a program site a minimum of 3 times per week. The amount of in-person work may vary based on team meetings or program activities that require an onsite presence.

BENEFITS

We offer a flexible benefits package that includes employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan with an employer contribution, access to an FSA plan, generous paid time off (including paid personal leave, a two-week winter office closure, and a one-week summer office closure), paid parental leave, and a technology stipend. We are committed to staff leadership development and prioritize continuing education opportunities for all staff.

SALARY

The starting salary for this position is $68,000-75,500. This salary range is based on CE’s current compensation structure. CE practices putting forth our best and most competitive offer first to alleviate the pressure on candidates to negotiate up.

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