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Site Coordinators (Part-Time)

$20 – $25 / hourly 3-6 hours/week. Late afternoons/early evenings

NEW BEDFORD, BROCKTON, BOSTON &  QUINCY LOCATIONS 

Help Create a Place Where Students Feel Seen, Supported, and Encouraged

We support students and families experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating welcoming spaces where young people can build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and experience a sense of belonging.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and community-minded Site Coordinators to help lead our tutoring sites.   

What We’re Looking For

 

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about educational equity and committed to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Successful candidates will bring:

·       Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

·       Compassion, reliability, and professionalism

·       The ability to create welcoming and inclusive environments

·       Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

·       Comfort working independently in a dynamic environment

·       A genuine interest in youth development, mentorship, service, or community engagement

 

Experience in tutoring, mentoring, education, after-school programs, social services, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work is helpful, but candidates with transferable experience and a strong connection to the mission are encouraged to apply.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Foster a Welcoming, Supportive Environment

·       Help create consistency and a sense of belonging for students through positive relationship-building and dependable presence

·       Welcome students and tutors at the start of each session and help cultivate a positive site culture

 

Support Students, Tutors, and Families

·       Build positive relationships with students, families, tutors, and community partners

·       Support tutors with guidance, communication, and encouragement as they work with students

·       Use relationship-centered approaches to support student engagement and behavior

·       Communicate clearly and professionally with families, volunteers, and program staff

 

Coordinate Site Operations

·       Lead assigned tutoring site(s) during scheduled tutoring sessions, including site set-up and clean-up

·       Ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and in alignment with program expectations and policies

·       Maintain attendance records and complete required documentation in a timely manner

·       Participate in quarterly trainings, meetings, and occasional program events

 

Position Details

 

·       Part-time, nonexempt position

·       Approximately 3–6 hours per week

·       Late afternoon/evening availability required; hours vary by site

·       Occasional evening or weekend trainings/events

·       High school diploma or equivalent required

·       Successful completion of CORI & SORI background check

·       Successful completion of SOWMA’s Siter Coordinator Training

While not required, the following experiences and skills are highly valued:

• Experience working with students, families, or communities impacted by homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or other barriers to educational success
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, education, after-school programs, youth development, social services, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work
•  Familiarity with immigrant communities served by SOWMA and a commitment to building culturally responsive, trust-based relationships with students and families
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese