Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Coordinator (Bigs with Badges)

Service Areas: Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator (Bigs with Badges) is responsible for the oversight of programs consistent with the goals of the Strategic Plan. Primary responsibilities include continued development of relationships with identified partners, data input, planning, and coordinating of Bigs with Badges-facilitated program and enrolling, creating, supporting, and maintaining matches in program. 

In addition, this position will ensure that volunteers and children are appropriately enrolled and matched while executing a high degree of independent judgment when utilizing Big Brothers Big Sisters standards and practices and to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and meet one of the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, counseling, child development, or a related field from an accredited college or university; candidates within six months of degree completion may also be considered.
• An Associate degree or completion of two years of higher education in a related field (human services, social work, counseling, child development) from an accredited institution, plus two years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience in fields such as social services, counseling, child development, or other agency-defined related areas.

Preferred 2- years’ experience working with teens or volunteers.

Experience building partnerships and linking resources.

Required high-level proficiency in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures. 

Strong oral and written communications skills, public speaking experience preferred 

Demonstrate Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

Comprehensive benefit package includes:

Agency subsidized health and dental insurance - employer covers a portion of premium for all fulltime employees; 100 % Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability; Retirement plan (401k) with up to 4% employer match; Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and 9 paid holidays; One employer-paid hour per week for community/volunteer service; and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BBBSTB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay (BBBSTB) conducts volunteer and employee background screenings through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). For detailed information regarding the screening process, please visit:

BBBSTB maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.