Program Coordinator, Middle School

Our Minds Matter (OMM)
Program Coordinator, Middle School
Full-Time
About Our Minds Matter
Our Minds Matter (OMM) is working toward a day when no teen dies by suicide. Driven by research and led by teens, OMM clubs create safe, brave spaces where young people build social connections, practice self-care and healthy habits, and offer peer-to-peer mental health support. Originally founded as the Josh Anderson Foundation, we began with five schools in Fairfax County in 2012 and a sole employee:
founding Executive Director Lauren Anderson, who named the organization in honor of her brother, Josh, who died by suicide at the age of 17. In the decade-plus since our founding, OMM has grown to become the leading provider of peer-to-peer mental health programming for teens in the DC Metro Area (DMV). We are a majority BIPOC-led organization currently supporting a network of 149 clubs in high schools, middle schools and teen centers nationwide, with the majority located in the DMV.
The Role
The Program Coordinator will foster connections and build relationships within the OMM network and clubs. They will be responsible for the successful implementation, coaching, and sustainability of all OMM school clubs The Program Coordinator will report to the School-Based Program Manager as a vital member of OMM’s growing program team, working to meet OMM’s strategic goal of sustaining and growing a regional and national presence of OMM clubs.
The Program Coordinator will foster connections and build relationships with school staff sponsors and students to successfully implement the OMM program in our partner schools. They will also support the School-Based Program Manager in maintaining positive and mutually beneficial partnerships with school district points of contact.
Additionally, the Program Coordinator will work closely with other members of the program team to support student leadership trainings, awareness campaigns, and various other program initiatives that enrich the experience for participating students, while proactively reaching marginalized populations.
Competencies needed to be successful in the role:
Relationship Building
Coaching Youth
Writing
Accountability &
Dependability
Initiative
Skills/knowledge related to upstream suicide prevention
OMM’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion is a moral imperative for Our Minds Matter (OMM), and integral to our work of empowering students to improve their overall school culture around mental health so that no teen dies by suicide.
OMM affirms the inherent dignity of each employee and person we work with while dismantling any inequities within our organization’s policies, programs, and services, creating an inclusive environment where all can flourish and become one’s best self. We are building a community whose members have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Vital to this is leadership and staff who are representative of the communities we serve, providing culturally competent and accessible curriculum and resources and constantly learning from and adapting to the communities we work with.
OMM strongly encourages members of historically marginalized communities to apply for this position, in particular individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latine or other People of Color, immigrants, people with disabilities, people who are gender expansive, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. OMM does not discriminate on the basis of class, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Excepting any undue hardship, OMM will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Key Responsibilities
Club Coaching [75%]
Tasks related to this job include:
Maintain healthy relationships with school staff and students
Provide ongoing support, such as site visits, to student leaders and staff sponsors to reach club health and programmatic impact goals
Identify and problem-solve implementation barriers with schools and propose solutions best to meet the schools/students’ unique needs
Collaborate and support Program Leadership with projects related to the continuous improvements and development of school-based programming
Support communication efforts to the OMM network-wide to improve engagement in various programs and initiatives
Support with various operational tasks as needed
Impact Monitoring [20%]
Tasks related to this job include:
Utilize Salesforce and comply with other OMM procedures to record and track program metrics, note program implementation trends, and identify challenges and gaps inhibiting the program's ability to achieve key programmatic outcomes and milestones effectively
Assist with the data collection of program implementation and outcome data.
Motivate program participants to complete assessment protocols, surveys, and other program activities and data collection methods
Provide ongoing feedback for content and program adaptations to ensure program content and activities are relevant, teen-centric, and evidence-informed
Other Responsibilities [5%]
Assist with event planning and other projects as needed. Tasks related to this job include:
Assist in other fundraising and operations efforts as needed
Other tasks, as assigned by OMM Leadership, related to programmatic initiatives
Contribute to the team in a meaningful and genuine way
Requirements
Required Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience working with adolescents/youth and/or in the mental health field.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain relationships
Effective verbal &
written communication and interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with teens, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and practice effective time and task management
Ability to obtain Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate within 3 months of hire if no psychology/social work background
Ability to travel to middle schools in the DMV area as needed
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work autonomously, with minimal day-to-day guidance provided by supervisor
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently and offer solutions before seeking assistance
Strong follow-up and attention to detail
Ability to effectively work with Google Suite platforms such as Drive, Sheets, and Forms
Passion for improving mental health, especially in our teen population
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
Valid criminal background check via state police and Child Protective Services
Flexibility for planned evening and weekend work hours.
Desired Qualifications
Preference for individuals with a relationship to the Fairfax County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, or DC Metro Area community (current/former residents, alumni, etc)
Experience with public speaking and facilitating or hosting events
Strong technical knowledge of teen mental health, social-emotional learning, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention strongly preferred
Knowledge, understanding, and experience with the unique cultural, social, and economic barriers facing immigrant families and/or historically underserved communities
Professional or lived experience with teens or young adults from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Comfort with non-didactic facilitation styles and leading high-energy activities
Experience working with online software such as Slack, WordPress, Salesforce, Tableau, Canva, Asana
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this full-time position is $56,500-$76,500, commensurate with experience. OMM offers generous benefits that include:
Full premium coverage of medical, vision &
dental benefits
Generous Paid-time off (PTO) policy of 25 hours/year for new employees
Paid leave for all 11 federal holidays, one Floating Vacation, summer Fridays, and the week between Christmas and New Years
401k retirement plan with 3% match immediately and 4% match after 3 years of service
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
Office expenses, technology and cell phone reimbursement
Flexible hours and teleworking
Professional development and technology stipend
Location
Primary office location is Midtown Center, 1100 15th St NW Washington, DC 20005, with our team primarily expected to be in office one day a week. The ideal candidate would be located in the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, &
Northern Virginia) metro area and is expected to travel to DMV area middle schools at least 2-3 times per week. OMM will provide mileage reimbursement for travel to site visits.
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