ProgramManager Job Description
Ascend Afterschool Program

About Oakland Leaf
Oakland Leaf was founded in 2001 by a collective of East Oakland educators intent on empowering youth voice. Since that time we have developed into a highly regarded youth development institution providing free programming to upwards of 1,000 youth annually.
Our goal is to empower youth with the confidence to explore life with curiosity and excitement, advocate for themselves and their community, and catalyze change as leaders.
Our comprehensive after-school programs emphasize: social emotional learning, health and wellness, empowerment and leadership, arts and culture, and having fun -- because kids deserve to be kids!

Who we are
We are a collection of educators, artists, creatives, athletes, activists, life enthusiasts, and above all, passionate supporters of youth in our shared communities. If you possess the passion to make Oakland a more loving, just, and vibrant place, then Oakland Leaf might be the place for you to root in, rise up and branch out.

Ascend Afterschool Program
Oakland Leaf’s Afterschool Program at ASCEND is a free program providing culturally relevant enrichment classes, social-emotional learning opportunities, and academic support to students 5 days per week. Ascend ASP is designed to cultivate a sense of belonging, agency, and social responsibility among students, and support their development into compassionate, creative, engaged community leaders.

This program takes place at Ascend School where Oakland Leaf serves as the Lead Agency.

Summary of Position
The Program Manager provides overall management of Oakland Leaf’s Ascend Afterschool
Program including supervision of staff, maintaining the program budget, ensuring implementation of policies and procedures, and coordinating operations of the specific program. This position reports to the Director of School Based Programs.

Specific Duties & responsibilities
● Manage implementation of after-school programs operations, including student recruitment, selection, registration, attendance, and exit; program design and curriculum development; parent engagement; school transitions; facility, supply, and food service logistics; and special events and activities coordination.

● Manage implementation of afterschool program design and curriculum that reflects
Oakland Leaf’s vision, mission, values and needs of the community

● Manage implementation of the program improvement process, including data collection, performance and outcome analysis, professional learning, and program improvement

● Establish work plans for, and train, support, and supervise full-time/part-time program employees, volunteers, and/or interns.

● Serve as principal liaison with the school principal, assistant principals, office

Updated 04/19/2023

ProgramManager Job Description
Ascend Afterschool Program manager, teachers, custodians, food service workers, and school security officers.
● Participate in all Oakland Leaf meetings, events, and activities designated by the

Director of Afterschool Program
● Establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders such as partners, families, students and other community members.
● Other duties determined by the Program Director to support the After-School

Program and events

Minimum Qualifications
● Organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
● Ability to work independently, reliably, take initiative and problem solve
● Exceptional judgment, including a high level of discretion when handling confidential materials
● Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
● A strong work ethic, with a desire to go above and beyond standard expectations
● Strong attention to detail throughout all aspects of their work
● Continuous learner
● Ability to motivate, excite, encourage critical thinking and build community with youth and staff
● Ability to effectively and simultaneously manage multiple projects
● Work well in a team setting
● Basic behavior management and conflict resolution skills
● Commitment to Oakland leaf and School site mission and core values
● Provide TB clearance and background clearance from FBI and DOJ
● Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required

Education & Experience
● Bachelor's Degree in Educational Field, not required but preferred
● At least 2+ years of experience as an Afterschool Program Assistant or working as a manager/coordinator in youth development setting
● Experience working collaboratively in school communities

Working conditions/physical demands
● Normal school and office conditions
● Offsite meetings
● Required to work some nights for events
● Must be able to lift up to 25lb

Work Schedule and Period
● Year round, full time (10 AM to 6:30 PM excluding 30 min lunch break), exempt employee

Compensation
● $60,000 to $65,000, depending on experience
● 100% paid medical, dental and acupuncture employee benefits
● Paid Holidays and generous paid time off policy

ProgramManager Job Description
Ascend Afterschool Program

Oakland Leaf is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance