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La2050

Program Coordinator

La2050, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Rainbow Labs is a nonprofit with a mission to embolden Queer and Gender Nonconforming Youth to discover, curate, and experiment with the elements of a fulfilled life through community building and the lived experiences of mentors. We are launching a new kind of youth programming for QGNC youth by QGNC youth. Youth aged 12-18 will have access to different types of mentoring activities throughout the year. Youth development professionals and mentors both conduct activities virtually and in person.About this job

Summary:Are you interested in gaining professional experience, empowering communities, and making a lasting difference? Join The Rainbow Labs team as our Program Coordinator. In partnership with schools and after school programs across Los Angeles County, Rainbow Labs offers free mentoring programs for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18. The Program Coordinator will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week and will work from home about 50% of the time with two days in office.Position Description:The Program Coordinator will be an essential member of the team for this growing nonprofit organization. They are one of the main support staff for creating and implementing youth programs at Rainbow Labs. This position is both creative and process oriented allowing flexibility in the types of skills used on a day to day basis. This position will focus primarily on our sports programming (80% of time) with general support (20% of time) of some of our other such as Youth Council, Storytelling Lab, and One Bold Summer programs.● 80% of position’s time will focus on our Sports Lab sports programming and 20% will be supporting the other programs● Collaborate with the Rainbow Labs Team to manage programs at Rainbow Labs● Collaborate with the Rainbow Labs Team to implement and develop best practices and systems for the implementing of the programs.● Streamline program operations for youth participants and mentors.● Develop and create schedules, coordinate logistics for weekly sessions with youth participants and mentors.● Lead the creative process for a resource referral program with exterior partners● Develop a calendar of events and programming for LGBTQAI+ focused issues and representation throughout the course of the year.● Represent Rainbow Labs in events and with community partners, serve as RL’sspokesperson as needed.● Support grant administration processes as it relates to grants Initiatives.● Provide additional administrative support, as requested.Qualifications

● Passionate commitment to Rainbow Labs mission and vision● Passionate or previous experience playing sports (fun/competitive) as 80% of this position will focus on the Sports Lab program● Previous experience working with youth, a plus● Bachelor’s degree (or pursing a post-secondary education)● Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment● High degree of initiative and spirit of service● Strong understanding of social justice issues and a commitment to the work of Rainbow Labs is a must.● Ideal applicants will be efficient, results-oriented with high energy and exhibit anexceptional ability to work with others.

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