• Inclusion Program Coordinator

    Gateway Community Action Partnership (Bridgeton, NJ)


    INCLUSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJ

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $46000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year

    Description

    JOBTITLE:Inclusion Program Coordinator

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The Inclusion Program Coordinator for the Inclusive Healthy Communities Initiative (IHCI) will oversee the development, implementation, and partnerships necessary to ensure the success of the program. This role will focus on coordinating adaptive sports and wellness programs, fostering inclusion, and collaborating with local schools, agencies, and community organizations. The Inclusion Program Coordinator will also manage data collection, reporting, and outreach efforts to ensure program sustainability and impact.

    MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

    + · Program Implementation & Oversight: Lead the execution of inclusive sports and wellness initiatives, ensuring smooth operation and alignment with program goals.

    + Partnership Development: Establish and maintain relationships with school districts, disability advocacy organizations, local sports teams, and health service providers to enhance program accessibility and reach.

    + Community & School Engagement: Work closely with educators, students, and families to promote program participation and foster an inclusive environment.

    + Supervision & Support: Oversee Wellness & Inclusion Specialists, peer mentors, and youth workers, ensuring program quality and alignment with best practices in inclusion.

    + Grant Compliance & Reporting: Track program progress, measure impact, and prepare reports for funders, stakeholders, and community partners.

    + Training & Education: Organize workshops and professional development for school staff, coaches, and community partners on inclusive practices.

    + Event Coordination: Plan and execute adaptive sports events, community outreach programs, and family engagement activities to promote inclusion.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

    + Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in program coordination, education, disability services, or community outreach.

    + Skills: Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to manage teams, develop partnerships, and coordinate large-scale events.

    EXPERIENCE:

    + Experience coordinating programs in education, wellness, or community engagement.

    + Strong background in developing partnerships with schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

    + Experience in overseeing staff, volunteers, and program participants.

    + Proficiency in grant management, budgeting, and reporting.

    + Familiarity with inclusive education practices, adaptive sports, and mental health resources.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    + Ability todevelop and implement community-based inclusion initiatives.

    + Capacity towork in collaboration with schools, families, and local organizations.

    + Strongproblem-solving skillsand adaptability in working with diverse populations.

    + Willingness totravel between program sites and attend school and community meetings.

    + Flexibility towork evenings and weekends as needed for community events and program activities.

    OTHER SKILLS

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsto engage with diverse stakeholders.

    + Strong ability totrain and mentor staff, educators, and community leaders.

    + Proficiency inprogram evaluation, data collection, and impact measurement.

    + Strong understanding ofinclusion, disability advocacy, and wellness-based programming.

    + Ability tolead community meetings and facilitate collaborative discussions.