SUN SITE MANAGER (PROGRAM COORDINATOR) - MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Portland, Oregon, United States
$55,648 - $57,317 USD yearly
Master's
Job DetailsJob Location: Meadows Elementary School - Portland, OR 97236Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,648.00 - $57,317.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesMetropolitan Family Service
Position Description
Position Title: Program Coordinator (SUN Site Manager)
Location: Meadows Elementary School
Reports To: Regional Program Manager
Dept/Program: Community Schools
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) Status: Exempt
Created: June 2026 Job Number: SSMM0824
General Description:
Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Values:
We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services
We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence
We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity
General Function:
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the SUN Site Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: safety of students, schedule/school building logistics, and the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of program staff and collaboration with Partners. The SUN Site Manager builds and maintains relationships by clearly communicating, achieving set goals, and collaborating with the students/families, school day staff, and community partners. The SUN Site Manager creates and maintains a long-term vision for the program in collaboration with the program advisory and family engagement team. The SUN Site Manager oversees program quality, maintains and tracks grant compliance, and is responsible for the data entry of both SUN and 21st CCLC offerings at Meadows Elementary School. The position requires a high level of understanding and ability to operate Google Workspace, Excel, MFS Database systems, and school district database systems. The SUN Site Manager is also working to build a food for program for families that includes food deliveries, weekend food bag. This function is a collaboration effort that includes volunteers and school day staff.
Diversity, Equity and Social Justice
Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
Supports agency goals for enhancing diversity within department areas
Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege
Collaboration
Ability to work effectively in collaboration within all departments of MFS as well as other agencies, and within MFS program areas
Ability and commitment to work effectively within a team-dependent environment
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
Teamwork
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers to model effective teamwork skills
Values the inclusion of multiple voices, including clients/service users, in the design and implementation of programs and services
Program Administration
Minimum of two years of experience in program development and administration
Knowledgeable about youth development (theory and practice)
Experience in developing and managing budgets
Advanced knowledge and competency to operate a personal computer
Advanced competency in using Word, Excel and various database programs
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
Possesses excellent classroom and behavior management skills
Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within program and/mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation of programs
Supervision
Demonstrated effective and consistent successful supervision of temporary and regular staff and ability and experience with mentoring staff on effective supervision skills Experience and thorough understanding of effective communication skills
Effective understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to provide necessary information in a timely manner to staff and volunteers
Ability to set quality standards for programming and ensure adherence to standards
Abilities and experience in the development and supervision of academic enrichment and/or recreational programs
Demonstrates continued accountability for effective, timely, and consistent supervision of staff and volunteers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate before-school, after-school, and summer programs that support student academic, enrichment, and family engagement goals
Collaborate with school staff, families, community partners, and advisory groups to develop and implement high-quality programming
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and support program staff and volunteers
Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community organizations
Engage families in program planning, leadership opportunities, and educational activities
Coordinate partnerships and community resources to meet student and family needs
Manage program operations, including scheduling, enrollment, budgets, data collection, reporting, and compliance requirements
Lead outreach and marketing efforts to recruit students, families, volunteers, and community partners
Facilitate meetings, advisory committees, and family leadership groups
Ensure services are delivered through a culturally responsive and strengths-based approach
Support student success through positive behavior management and effective communication
Maintain confidential records and personnel documentation in accordance with agency policies
Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities
Represent the organization professionally and promote its mission and programs
QualificationsRequired Skills/Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience developing and managing youth or community-based programs
Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or program teams
Experience managing program budgets and resources
Experience working with elementary-aged students in school or community settings
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations
Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
Strong classroom and behavior management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Basic understanding of employment laws and workplace regulations
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred but not required
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of a BA or BS in public service, recreation or human services related field; MSW or MA preferred; or equivalent, related experience
Experience working in school based academic enrichment, recreation or social services programming is preferred
Fluency and ability to communicate effectively in languages in addition to English is preferred
Other Requirements:
Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check. We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.
Work Environment:
Work is performed on site or in other office environments, at community events, and/or at other locations as deemed necessary. May require occasional early morning, weekend or evening work. Position requires ability to sit for extended periods as well as stand occasionally. Position requires use of computer, telephone, fax machine, copier and may require accessing locations by use of stairs.
Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
Position Title: Program Coordinator (SUN Site Manager)
Location: Meadows Elementary School
Reports To: Regional Program Manager
Dept/Program: Community Schools
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) Status: Exempt
Created: June 2026 Job Number: SSMM0824
General Description:
Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Values:
We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services
We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence
We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity
General Function:
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the SUN Site Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: safety of students, schedule/school building logistics, and the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of program staff and collaboration with Partners. The SUN Site Manager builds and maintains relationships by clearly communicating, achieving set goals, and collaborating with the students/families, school day staff, and community partners. The SUN Site Manager creates and maintains a long-term vision for the program in collaboration with the program advisory and family engagement team. The SUN Site Manager oversees program quality, maintains and tracks grant compliance, and is responsible for the data entry of both SUN and 21st CCLC offerings at Meadows Elementary School. The position requires a high level of understanding and ability to operate Google Workspace, Excel, MFS Database systems, and school district database systems. The SUN Site Manager is also working to build a food for program for families that includes food deliveries, weekend food bag. This function is a collaboration effort that includes volunteers and school day staff.
Diversity, Equity and Social Justice
Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
Supports agency goals for enhancing diversity within department areas
Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege
Collaboration
Ability to work effectively in collaboration within all departments of MFS as well as other agencies, and within MFS program areas
Ability and commitment to work effectively within a team-dependent environment
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
Teamwork
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers to model effective teamwork skills
Values the inclusion of multiple voices, including clients/service users, in the design and implementation of programs and services
Program Administration
Minimum of two years of experience in program development and administration
Knowledgeable about youth development (theory and practice)
Experience in developing and managing budgets
Advanced knowledge and competency to operate a personal computer
Advanced competency in using Word, Excel and various database programs
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
Possesses excellent classroom and behavior management skills
Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within program and/mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation of programs
Supervision
Demonstrated effective and consistent successful supervision of temporary and regular staff and ability and experience with mentoring staff on effective supervision skills Experience and thorough understanding of effective communication skills
Effective understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to provide necessary information in a timely manner to staff and volunteers
Ability to set quality standards for programming and ensure adherence to standards
Abilities and experience in the development and supervision of academic enrichment and/or recreational programs
Demonstrates continued accountability for effective, timely, and consistent supervision of staff and volunteers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate before-school, after-school, and summer programs that support student academic, enrichment, and family engagement goals
Collaborate with school staff, families, community partners, and advisory groups to develop and implement high-quality programming
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and support program staff and volunteers
Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community organizations
Engage families in program planning, leadership opportunities, and educational activities
Coordinate partnerships and community resources to meet student and family needs
Manage program operations, including scheduling, enrollment, budgets, data collection, reporting, and compliance requirements
Lead outreach and marketing efforts to recruit students, families, volunteers, and community partners
Facilitate meetings, advisory committees, and family leadership groups
Ensure services are delivered through a culturally responsive and strengths-based approach
Support student success through positive behavior management and effective communication
Maintain confidential records and personnel documentation in accordance with agency policies
Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities
Represent the organization professionally and promote its mission and programs
QualificationsRequired Skills/Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience developing and managing youth or community-based programs
Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or program teams
Experience managing program budgets and resources
Experience working with elementary-aged students in school or community settings
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations
Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
Strong classroom and behavior management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Basic understanding of employment laws and workplace regulations
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred but not required
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of a BA or BS in public service, recreation or human services related field; MSW or MA preferred; or equivalent, related experience
Experience working in school based academic enrichment, recreation or social services programming is preferred
Fluency and ability to communicate effectively in languages in addition to English is preferred
Other Requirements:
Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check. We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.
Work Environment:
Work is performed on site or in other office environments, at community events, and/or at other locations as deemed necessary. May require occasional early morning, weekend or evening work. Position requires ability to sit for extended periods as well as stand occasionally. Position requires use of computer, telephone, fax machine, copier and may require accessing locations by use of stairs.
Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.