DPS Foundation
AmeriCorps VISTA - Program Coordinator
DPS Foundation, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Program Coordinator
Grantmaking
The Durham Public Schools Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator to help grow and support our grantmaking program. This is a full-time position with flexible hours.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to DPSF's Program and Partnerships Manager, Taylor Outler, taylor@bullcityschools.org.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Second-round applicants will be asked to apply via the AmeriCorps VISTA website.
About The Durham Public Schools Foundation
The Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF) launched in the fall of 2018 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites our DPS school communities, public- and private-sector resources, and community leaders around strategies to strengthen our Durham public schools. It was founded by a group of Durham community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, and DPS alumni.
DPSF believes that the success of Durham is linked to the success of Durham Public Schools. For Durham to reach its full potential, we must have public schools where all students can thrive. DPSF brings together our community resources to champion public education, invest in the people in our schools, and foster a culture of innovation and equity across DPS.
Program Coordinator | AmeriCorps VISTA
The grant-making program coordinator will support one of the key components of our work, providing funds directly to the DPS community. In this role, there will be a logistical lift that supports the cohort side of the school-level grants. These funding opportunities (WHOLE Schools Fund and Innovation Grants) are given during the school year and follow a cohort model with built-in support centered around equity, sustainability, feasibility, and transformative change in our Durham Public Schools. These are focused on supporting grantees with their projects' completion, providing advocacy opportunities and connection amongst Durham Public Schools and the larger Durham community. Outside of school-level grants, DPSF provides funding for specific initiatives and/or needs expressed around the community. The coordinator will lead and support some of these buckets of funding to ensure an efficient model is maintained, funding is being dispersed, and data is being collected along the way.
The Program Coordinator is a full-time, 40-hours per-week, 12-month AmeriCorps VISTA position. Compensation includes a living allowance of $1,755 per month. Other benefits include: health care, child care, an education award of $6,095 or a stipend of $1,500 (taxable grant) at the end of service, forbearance or deferment of federal loans, and relocation allowance (if relocating more than 50 miles, not to exceed $550). Click here to learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA.
Additional benefits include a $500 Wellness Stipend that staff can access through a reimbursement process for qualifying expenses (such as therapy, gym membership, etc.) and a $750 Professional Development budget that staff can access for pursuing their ongoing professional growth (additional professional development funds can be requested). DPSF also provides generous vacation time.
Working hours for this position are flexible. DPSF has shared office space at the W.G. Pearson Center in Durham that staff can access if they would like to use the workspace. DPSF's staff works in a hybrid environment, with weekly in-person staff meetings. Wednesday and one other day in the office are required for this role. Working days and times will be discussed with the manager.
Supervision: This role reports to the Senior Program and Partnerships Manager.
Range of Responsibilities
Grant Program (School-Level) Logistical Coordination
Evaluation of the academic year 2023-2024 grant recipient final reports to sort commonalities and statistical findingsFollow-up with the academic year 2023-2024 grant recipients to receive final materialsCreation of the academic year 2023-2024 grants impact reportSupport Sessions and Open House for potential grant applicants (technical assistance)The academic year 2024-2025 grant application monitoring, process creation for reviewal, and creation of recruitment committeeThe academic year 2024-2025 grant recipient processing support
DocuSignEmailSpreadsheet Management
Creation of a priority funding table to support internal decision-making of what to fundCounty-Level Grantmaking Management and Facilitation
Lead County-Level Grantmaking strategies including planning, coordination, and implementation, in accordance with the mission and goals of DPSF. Specific program priorities include:
Community Support FundSummer Joy Fund
Manage end-of-funding reportingCollaborate with the DPSF Communications Team to tell the story of programming work and impactScope is subject to change and will vary based on DPSF strategic plan and prioritiesFlex Needs
Event support across DPSFCommunications support across DPSFCompetitive applicants for the Program Coordinator position will have the following skills:
Ability to work independently while taking direction on how best to accomplish goals and tasks.Excellent communication skills, written and verbalBackground with Google Suite, Canva, DocuSign, and other platforms.Solid administrative skillsStrong attention to detail, successfully managing multiple tasks and deadlines with proper organization and prioritization.Commitment to DPSF's team cultural tenets.
Center equityHonor the whole teammateRemain curiousEmbrace flexibilityTake risks and fail forwardLean into collaborationBe a constant learner
Commitment to DPSF's mission and core values. We believe ...All children can succeed at the highest levels.Students' and families' voices matter and they know what they need from schools in order to thrive.Professional educators deserve support.Public schools can lead in dismantling systemic racism when they address current and historic systems of inequality.Public schools are crucial to a growing Durham with shared prosperity.The impact is sustainable when we continuously learn and collect evidence for what works.
Grantmaking
The Durham Public Schools Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator to help grow and support our grantmaking program. This is a full-time position with flexible hours.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to DPSF's Program and Partnerships Manager, Taylor Outler, taylor@bullcityschools.org.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Second-round applicants will be asked to apply via the AmeriCorps VISTA website.
About The Durham Public Schools Foundation
The Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF) launched in the fall of 2018 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites our DPS school communities, public- and private-sector resources, and community leaders around strategies to strengthen our Durham public schools. It was founded by a group of Durham community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, and DPS alumni.
DPSF believes that the success of Durham is linked to the success of Durham Public Schools. For Durham to reach its full potential, we must have public schools where all students can thrive. DPSF brings together our community resources to champion public education, invest in the people in our schools, and foster a culture of innovation and equity across DPS.
Program Coordinator | AmeriCorps VISTA
The grant-making program coordinator will support one of the key components of our work, providing funds directly to the DPS community. In this role, there will be a logistical lift that supports the cohort side of the school-level grants. These funding opportunities (WHOLE Schools Fund and Innovation Grants) are given during the school year and follow a cohort model with built-in support centered around equity, sustainability, feasibility, and transformative change in our Durham Public Schools. These are focused on supporting grantees with their projects' completion, providing advocacy opportunities and connection amongst Durham Public Schools and the larger Durham community. Outside of school-level grants, DPSF provides funding for specific initiatives and/or needs expressed around the community. The coordinator will lead and support some of these buckets of funding to ensure an efficient model is maintained, funding is being dispersed, and data is being collected along the way.
The Program Coordinator is a full-time, 40-hours per-week, 12-month AmeriCorps VISTA position. Compensation includes a living allowance of $1,755 per month. Other benefits include: health care, child care, an education award of $6,095 or a stipend of $1,500 (taxable grant) at the end of service, forbearance or deferment of federal loans, and relocation allowance (if relocating more than 50 miles, not to exceed $550). Click here to learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA.
Additional benefits include a $500 Wellness Stipend that staff can access through a reimbursement process for qualifying expenses (such as therapy, gym membership, etc.) and a $750 Professional Development budget that staff can access for pursuing their ongoing professional growth (additional professional development funds can be requested). DPSF also provides generous vacation time.
Working hours for this position are flexible. DPSF has shared office space at the W.G. Pearson Center in Durham that staff can access if they would like to use the workspace. DPSF's staff works in a hybrid environment, with weekly in-person staff meetings. Wednesday and one other day in the office are required for this role. Working days and times will be discussed with the manager.
Supervision: This role reports to the Senior Program and Partnerships Manager.
Range of Responsibilities
Grant Program (School-Level) Logistical Coordination
Evaluation of the academic year 2023-2024 grant recipient final reports to sort commonalities and statistical findingsFollow-up with the academic year 2023-2024 grant recipients to receive final materialsCreation of the academic year 2023-2024 grants impact reportSupport Sessions and Open House for potential grant applicants (technical assistance)The academic year 2024-2025 grant application monitoring, process creation for reviewal, and creation of recruitment committeeThe academic year 2024-2025 grant recipient processing support
DocuSignEmailSpreadsheet Management
Creation of a priority funding table to support internal decision-making of what to fundCounty-Level Grantmaking Management and Facilitation
Lead County-Level Grantmaking strategies including planning, coordination, and implementation, in accordance with the mission and goals of DPSF. Specific program priorities include:
Community Support FundSummer Joy Fund
Manage end-of-funding reportingCollaborate with the DPSF Communications Team to tell the story of programming work and impactScope is subject to change and will vary based on DPSF strategic plan and prioritiesFlex Needs
Event support across DPSFCommunications support across DPSFCompetitive applicants for the Program Coordinator position will have the following skills:
Ability to work independently while taking direction on how best to accomplish goals and tasks.Excellent communication skills, written and verbalBackground with Google Suite, Canva, DocuSign, and other platforms.Solid administrative skillsStrong attention to detail, successfully managing multiple tasks and deadlines with proper organization and prioritization.Commitment to DPSF's team cultural tenets.
Center equityHonor the whole teammateRemain curiousEmbrace flexibilityTake risks and fail forwardLean into collaborationBe a constant learner
Commitment to DPSF's mission and core values. We believe ...All children can succeed at the highest levels.Students' and families' voices matter and they know what they need from schools in order to thrive.Professional educators deserve support.Public schools can lead in dismantling systemic racism when they address current and historic systems of inequality.Public schools are crucial to a growing Durham with shared prosperity.The impact is sustainable when we continuously learn and collect evidence for what works.