Upward Roots is seeking a thoughtful, curious, passionate leader for the position of Program Assistant. As a grassroots nonprofit in Oakland, this is a unique opportunity to impact our organizational and programmatic growth.
In this position, the Program Assistant will support Upward Roots in:
· Providing direct program instruction at about 5 program partner sites across Oakland;
· Building our Youth Leadership Council;
· Supporting program site leaders;
· Nurturing partnerships with public schools and afterschool agencies in Oakland;
· Cultivating positive relationships with Upward Roots youth;
· Developing and encouraging deep relationships with program site leaders, principals, and afterschool teams at each partner site;
· Coordinating community service events, all school service days, and lending a hand in other public outreach and fundraising activities, as needed;
· Capturing and databasing program data;
· Elevating and managing UR’s storytelling on social media and through other outreach tools; and, so much more!
Schedule: This is a part-time, hourly position with an estimated 25-30 hours per week, from 1:00-6:00 pm Monday through Friday. At least 3 hours per day will be on-site. The daily schedule is subject to change in June and July.
While much of the daily schedule is dependent on Upward Roots program start and end times at different school sites, a minimum of two hours each program day (M-F) will be spent on-site at programs providing direct instruction or supporting site leaders and their implementation.
In addition, we estimate at least 8 hours per week will be spent on program communication, administration, service project partnerships, program events, and other related functions or duties, as assigned.
The envisioned schedule is Monday-Friday 1:00-6:00 pm. Occasional paid evening and weekend work will arise as part of this position.
This could be the job for you if you have experience working with children and youth and are:
- Knowledgeable about Oakland, public education, afterschool/out of school time program, teachers, and students.
- Comfortable communicating (speaking, writing, listening) and working with a variety of stakeholders.
- Relational. Much of this position centers on maintaining and building relationships.
- Adept at working with upper elementary and middle schoolers, including delivering program curricula in an engaging way.
- Excited about our mission.
- Interested in or experienced in education and youth development theories and practice.
- Eager to support all aspects of our work.
- Able to manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Great at time management.
- Willing to take on any task.
- Experienced in MS Office Suite, Google services, Canva, and social media influencing.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
This role does require regular travel around Oakland and occasionally throughout the Bay Area. Regular access to reliable transportation is necessary.
Upward Roots is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, CA 94610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94610