Statement of Duties

　　The Out of School Time (OST) Coordinator works closely with OST program providers throughout Somerville, the City’s Department of Health and Human Services, Somerville Public Schools, Somerville families and other stakeholders to develop and implement an accessible system connecting children and teens with high quality OST programming to support their learning and wellbeing and to meet the logistical needs of their families. The OST Coordinator will help build systems that bridge between the school day and after school, maximizing learning opportunities and continuity of services. The OST Coordinator will report to the Director of SomerPromise.

　　Essential Functions:

　　The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

　　Provider Support

　　Facilitate monthly OST Taskforce meetings to improve collaboration and increase access to afterschool and summer learning programs

　　Develop and promote a shared definition of quality programming among providers

　　Implement a collaborative system of continuous program improvement to help build capacity of OST program providers

　　Build knowledge, expand resources and support system solutions pertaining to student transportation, health, safety and space needs

　　Organize training and professional development for OST providers as needed

　　Serve as point of contact for OST program directors seeking support for student and/or operational system challenges

　　Bridge communication between schools and OST providers

　　Family Support

　　Raise community-wide awareness of the importance and availability of high quality Out of School Time programs; conduct outreach and support outreach modes and materials (web presence, flyers, etc.)

　　Identify barriers to OST access for families and work at an operational level cross-sector to reduce or eliminate such barriers

　　Develop and maintain strong relationships with school staff, family liaisons and other community outreach staff to increase access to OST programs for young people

　　Data Collection and Sharing

　　Identify and document enrollment in OST programming community-wide to help identify gaps and inform ongoing work

　　Research existing technology that could facilitate information sharing between school and OST providers to improve positive outcomes for youth

　　Other

　　Support emergency planning coordination and safety training across citywide OST programs

　　Attend meetings and coordinate/attend community events as needed

　　Document ongoing progress of OST initiatives for stakeholders

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and three to five (3-5) years’ experience in community development and/or outreach, specifically in youth development, with a focus on OST provider issues and family needs in an urban environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

　　Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

　　Knowledge:  Knowledge of and commitment to the overall vision of the OST initiative and to the concept of Collective Impact (including a mixed delivery program model across school, city and community options to honor family choice); knowledge of current youth development landscape and best practices; knowledge of community, group facilitation/cross-sector initiatives, programs that serve youth and families; knowledge of and interest in education and data-informed/evidence-based interventions.  Knowledge of and familiarity with the local area, local organizations, and understanding/experience working with municipalities preferred.

　　Abilities: Ability to work at a fluid, start-up level and willingness to adapt; ability to work autonomously, as part of a department, and as part of a cross-sector team.

　　Skill: Strong community engagement and facilitation skills; strong analytical and communication skills; strong project management skills.  Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred.

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with frequent exposure to outside elements.  Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.  Employee may be required to work beyond set weekly schedule in order to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments.

　　Physical and Mental Requirements

　　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 position’s essential functions.

　　Physical Skills

　　Few physical demands are required to perform the work beyond frequent travel around the city. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing.  May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.)

　　Motor Skills

　　Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.

　　Visual Skills

　　Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

　　Hours: Full-Time

　　Salary & Benefits: $64,945.93 annualized, plus benefits.

　　Union: Non-Union

　　FLSA: Exempt

　　Date Posted: January 22, 2024

　　City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

　　The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

　　Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].

　　Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

　　MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance

　　Completition of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

　　Overview of Total Rewards:

　　4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract

　　Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City

　　Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna

　　Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)

　　Long term disability through Sun Life

　　Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual

　　Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies

　　Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors

　　Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health

　　Annual cancer screening & wellness release

　　Somerville Retirement Pension System

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　MBTA pass program

　　FREE Blue Bikes membership

　　Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

　　Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

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