Middle School Program Coordinator

Overview

The Middle School Program Coordinator is a key member of Girl Up GVL’s program team, advancing the organization’s mission to create safety, belonging, and opportunity for middle school girls. Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Team, this role is responsible for designing and facilitating high-quality, engaging programming both after school and during the school day through in-school group lessons.

The Middle School Program Coordinator leads the daily execution of programming, cultivates a positive and structured program culture, and builds strong, trusting relationships with students, families, school partners, volunteers, and community members. This role requires a consistent, compassionate, and highly organized individual who models healthy relationships, maintains high expectations for students, and demonstrates strong judgment in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments.

Success in this role is reflected in the safety, engagement, growth, and overall experience of each student served.

• Champion the emotional, social, academic, and physical well-being of all middle school program
• Partner with the Executive Director and Program Team to design, plan, and execute high-quality after-school and in-school programming aligned with Girl Up GVL’s mission.
• Lead the daily execution of programming with consistency, preparedness, and attention to detail, ensuring a safe, engaging, and structured environment for students.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive program culture by modeling healthy relationships, maintaining high expectations, and practicing effective classroom and group management.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students through consistent presence, reliability, and developmentally appropriate support.
• Coordinate and facilitate in-school group lessons in partnership with designated middle schools, maintaining professional, collaborative relationships with school staff.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and compassionately with parents, school partners, volunteers, and mentors, including during sensitive or challenging situations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers and mentors, ensuring they are prepared, supported, and aligned with program goals and student needs.
• Represent Girl Up GVL with professionalism and integrity in school settings, community events, meetings, and program-related activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants at all times, including during transportation, field trips, and off-site activities, while maintaining organized, welcoming, and well-managed program spaces that promote structure, responsibility, and pride among participants.
• Support the implementation of student goal-setting and growth activities that align individual needs with overall program outcomes through Individual Success Planning.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement through reflection, feedback, and collaboration with the Executive Director and Program Team.
• Maintain consistent visibility and direct engagement with students during programming, events, and school-based activities.

• Assist with grant reporting and documentation by providing data, event and programming photos, stories, and program updates.
• Support special projects such as annual reports, strategic planning retreats, or staff
• Participate in board meetings, preparing materials or presenting updates as requested.
• Assist with facility oversight (ensuring safe, clean, and functional program spaces).
• Help coordinate special events, fundraisers, or community awareness activities.
• Contribute to crisis management and incident response when needed.
• Stay current on youth development trends, best practices, and local resources to bring new ideas to the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of Girl Up GVL.

• 2+ years of experience working directly with middle school–aged youth in educational, after school, nonprofit, or community-based settings.
• Experience in planning and…