LEAP Program Coordinator

Position Summary :

Full-time LEAP Program Coordinator position available to serve in the Pierce County area. The position is based in Tacoma, WA. In this position, the Program Coordinator will also be working at the schools in the Franklin Pierce School District. Applicant must be fluent in English and Spanish to be considered for this position.

The Program Coordinator works within an educational program of Sea Mar known as the Latino / a Educational Achievement Project (LEAP), focused on improving the academic achievement and civic engagement of Latino students. The LEAP Program Coordinator will be under the supervision of the LEAP Program Manager. While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone with other individuals and may be asked to speak in front of small and large groups.

Desired Qualifications :

• Knowledge of state K-12 grade level expectations and high school graduation requirements
• Able to help train, supervise and evaluate program or co-facilitators
• Have the ability to work with school district teachers and administrators in developing lesson plans that meet school district requirements
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students and parents
• Be a team player; be flexible; be well-organized and have good attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision, use good judgment, meet deadlines, and prioritize workloads; maintain confidentiality
• Have excellent verbal, written and analytical communication skills
• Be able to maintain professionalism and appropriate conduct in all interactions
• Be computer literate, experience in Windows Office programs required.
• Must be fully fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor’s degree and / or work experience relevant to education, social services or related field; graduate degree preferred. The ideal candidate will be someone with experience and skill in :

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working with Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent employer paid benefits package :

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.