Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Afterschool Program Coordinator role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Harlem Grown's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Afterschool Program Coordinator posting at Harlem Grown — free, in seconds.

About the Role

Harlem Grown is seeking an Afterschool Program Coordinator to support the daily operations and compliance of youth and community programming. This role focuses on ensuring program compliance with DOH, DYCD, and SACC requirements, driving recruitment and enrollment, and supervising program staff. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Support compliance with DOH, SACC, DYCD, and Harlem Grown policies and licensing requirements.
Monitor and maintain key program records, including student enrollment, attendance, medical and consent forms, and employee documentation.
Ensure timely completion, collection, and renewal of all required program documents for school-age child care and summer camp operations.
Prepare the program for inspections, site visits, and compliance reviews.
Monitor health, safety, supervision, and staff-to-participant ratio practices.
Review lesson plans to ensure activities are age-appropriate, experiential, and aligned with Harlem Grown’s logic model.
Lead recruitment efforts to achieve and maintain full enrollment for after-school and summer camp programs.
Greet participants and families, provide program information, and manage sign-in/out procedures.
Develop relationships with parents through family engagement strategies and regular communication.
Support community outreach, marketing, and family events to drive enrollment and retention.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and other program staff.
Support the onboarding and training of staff and interns, focusing on compliance, safety, supervision, and program procedures.
Coordinate staff and program schedules.
Provide classroom coverage and lead activities as needed.
Assist with Summer Camp administrative and programmatic support.
Support program evaluation and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with the Program Leadership Team to ensure program alignment with Harlem Grown’s mission, goals, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a role model, demonstrating and reinforcing Harlem Grown’s core values.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Must be 18 years of age or older
1-year supervisory experience within an educational or nonprofit context.
Demonstrated experience in program coordination or management, preferably within an educational or nonprofit context.
Proven ability to lead, train, and manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, staff, and community members.
Experience in budget management and program evaluation.
Familiarity with compliance regulations and best practices for licensed programs.

Skills

Organizational skills
Multitasking skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Budget management
Program evaluation
Compliance management

Location

Frederick Samuel Community Center, Manhattan

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

1-year supervisory experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$57,000—$65,000 USD

About the Company

Harlem Grown is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
The organization operates local urban farms, increases access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provides farm-based development programs to Harlem youth.
Founded in 2011, Harlem Grown now operates 14 urban agricultural sites featuring soil-based urban farms, hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber, all located between 122nd and 152nd Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan.
Harlem Grown cultivates deep community roots by growing fresh food, strong youth, and lasting relationships, meeting children where they live, learn, and grow.
Programs offer opportunities extending beyond farms to classrooms and futures, helping youth build healthy habits, leadership skills, and a deeper connection to their community.
Urban farms provide free produce and nutritious meals for families, creating joyful spaces for connection and support.
Programs increase economic opportunity for families and develop leadership and advocacy skills for transformational change.
Harlem Grown offers free community resources like farmstands, Saturdays on the farm, and events.
Through academic support, internships, and career readiness programs, the organization helps young people build confidence and skills to thrive from elementary school through adulthood.

Equal Opportunity

At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported.
We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives.
We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve.