LOFT High School Summer Program Coordinator (Summer LTE) at IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER – Madison, Wisconsin

Job Title: LOFT High School Summer Program Coordinator (Summer LTE)

Department: LOFT

Reports to: Assistant Director of Youth and Community Development

Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Limited Term Employee (LTE) Ends: August 14th, 2026

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay: Starting at $20 an hour

Benefits: Ineligible

Summer Schedule: Tentative start date: June 8th, 2026

LOFT Summer Program Coordinator (Summer LTE)

Position Description

The LOFT Summer Program Coordinator (Summer LTE) will help Goodman Community Center (GCC) deliver an excellent summer program to our local youth. This position will require the ability to adapt planned programming to meet our vibrant youth's needs. The LOFT Summer Program Coordinator builds and sustains relationships with students, families, area high schools, postsecondary educational organizations and institutions, and other community partners to create opportunities for Goodman youth. These opportunities may include academic tutoring, learning life skills, and college preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support youth through experiential learning
• Develop longstanding mentoring relationships with youth; getting to know youth as individuals
• Create spaces where youth feel safe and comfortable asking questions and discussing their lives
• Develop relationships with youth families, communicating regularly program updates and youth progress
• Provide youth with positive behavior management, conflict resolution and engagement opportunities
• Ensure programming meets center/contract/grant standards and requirements
• Provide planning and hands-on support for GCC-wide events for cross departmental collaboration
• Provide applicable learning opportunities for GCC staff focusing on youth college and career readiness
• Ensure equitable processes and opportunities for staff and youth throughout employment and program
• Preform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within this position's duties

Qualifications

• Pass Background Check (National/County Criminal, Global Watchlist, SSN Trace, Sex Offender)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report to be trained to drive a GCC 15- passenger van
• Strong organizational, facilitating, and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal comprehension and communication
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Preferred experience with youth employment
• Occasional weekend and evening hours based on program needs

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, walk, bend; and occasionally push, pull, lift and carry objects (up to 50 pounds); sufficient mobility to participate in activities in community settings; and drive. Job requires frequent verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount on room rental