VISTA Program Initiatives and Events Coordinator

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around academic support; health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello School District, and charter school organizations, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours. The organization serves over 20,000 students daily at 59 schools located in at-risk areas throughout LA County. The organization is part of the national After-School All-Stars, which provides after school programs in 14 regions, serving over 92,000 students.

Job Description

The VISTA Program Initiatives and Event Coordinator would report directly to the Director of Strategic Program Initiatives and Special Events. This position would focus on 3 main areas:

1. Evaluation and Observation: Working with the Director of Strategic Program Initiatives and Special Events and Claremont Graduate School to be trained on observation. Observing classrooms at various schools using an evaluation tool. 
2. Organizing Org-Wide Events: Working with the Director of Strategic Program Initiatives and Special Events and Committee members to plan and execute Org-Wide events. Events include: soccer tournament, basketball tournament, cheer and dance competition, leadership summit, high school readiness summer camp and possibly some small fundraisers.
3. Creating Curriculum and Staff Training: Working with the Director of Strategic Program Initiatives and Special Events you will create lesson plans to be used in all of our schools. The topics can include: middle school transition from elementary school, sports, leadership and community service-learning, cooking, gardening, etc. Train front-line staff on curriculum created.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Over the age of 18
• Covid-19 Vaccination
• Great communication skills
• Can take initiative on a project
• Be a team player
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Additional Information

• This is an Americorps position. I will expand more on this during our interview.
• Maintain professional attitude, rapport, and appearance with all stakeholders.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Attend all required staff meetings, chapter meetings, trainings.
• Travel to off-site meetings, trainings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.