Operations / Administration Program Associate Position
Job Description
Unique opportunity at a nationally acclaimed, small, independent middle school in East Harlem, New York!
The East Harlem School at Exodus House is seeking a dynamic and reflective Program Associate for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants must have a strong academic foundation, as well as a commitment to working with students from East Harlem and the surrounding community. Qualified applicants will have at least a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree, strong written and oral communication skills and a desire to collaborate with colleagues. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. An idea candidate for this position will be extremely organized and able to manage many different task and projects at once.
The Program Associate helps the Program Director with the following:
- Creating schedules for students and faculty
- Covering book clubs and math labs
- Organizing summer camps and the yearly Summer Semester
- Organize student directories, forms, and other paperwork
- Coordinate and communicate with volunteers
- Organize and manage a small but comprehensive internal school library
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Highly organized, thoughtful, and detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential donor records
- Strong project management skills with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Interest in working with and on behalf of middle school aged students from low-income families
- A sense of humor and desire to share your outside interests and passions with our community of students, teachers, and administrators
Candidates are not required to have a teaching certification and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are able to coach soccer, wrestling, lacrosse, or track should note it in their resume or cover letter. Applicants who speak Spanish should note it in their resume or cover letter.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to hiring@eastharlemschool.org. Please include “Program Associate Application” in the subject line of your email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone and/or Zoom interview if they are being considered for the position.
About the East Harlem School
Founded in 1993 by two African-American Ivy-League graduates from East Harlem, The East Harlem School is an independent middle school that serves 150 students and over 180 alumni. EHS seeks to develop in its students a sense of themselves as creative, self-reliant and responsible members of their communities. EHS fosters intellectual, moral, athletic and emotional development through a rigorous, multi-faceted curriculum, individual tutorials, a comprehensive physical education and arts program, as well as numerous travel opportunities. Students graduate from EHS and go on to top independent, public, and parochial schools.
