Program Assistant, Parent Leadership Training Institute

Position Summary

The Program Assistant for PLTI plays a support role in planning, organizing, and coordinating implementation of the PLTI curriculum for adults wishing to improve the lives of children, families and communities. The Assistant will oversee many aspects of the training with guidance form the Director of Education and Engagement (Director) and an active volunteer/alumnae Design Team.

On average, the position is 10-15 hours per week but could be more or less depending on the course schedule, with a maximum of 400 hours total. The position will begin immediately and last until June 20, 2025. The Assistant must attend Thursday sessions in-person from 4:30pm-9:30pm from January 30, 2025 through June 12, 2025 and two (2) Saturday sessions on January 25, 2025, from 7:30am-5pm and March 29, 2025, from 8am-3pm.

Program Description

Participants in the PLTI curriculum will become advocates for children through a community-building retreat; a 10-week instructional course on community, personal development, and parent leadership; and, a 10-week civics program. Through PLTI, participants will practice communication, public speaking, and media advocacy skills; understand budgets, policy, and laws that affect children; learn how to work in political systems; and work on a culminating community project.

Responsibilities

· Assist with recruitment and interviewing of PLTI participant candidates.

· Prepare materials for PLTI participants, including binders, name tags, handouts, etc.

· Attend and coordinate logistics for in-person sessions and events (e.g. graduation).

o Set up the learning space, including supplies, name tags, chart paper, etc.

o Take attendance

o Trouble-shoot for participants who may have challenges during class

o Support facilitators in keeping to the agenda or adjusting as necessary

o Assist the Food and Logistics Volunteer

o Send reminders and follow up emails to participants each week

· Monitor facilitators for quality control with the assistance of the Director.

· Attend a weekly 1-hour planning meeting with facilitators and adjust session agendas as needed. Curriculum must be reviewed beforehand.

· Assist participants with the planning of their community projects.

· Provide regular progress reports to the Director.

· Attend virtual State and National PLI meetings, as needed.

· Assist CLTI Lead Teacher as needed during in-person classes.

· Uphold the mission and vision of SPEF, PLTI, PEP and other SPEF parent leadership programming.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

· Preferred: Two years of relevant work experience

· Preferred: PLTI graduate

· Required: English language proficiency

· Preferred: Spanish language proficiency

· Required: Facilitation and project management experience

· Eager to learn and able to adapt to changing priorities

· Professional, reliable and will work well with a dynamic team

· Possess strong leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Must be familiar with Google, including Drive, Docs, Forms, Slides and uploading and sharing files

About SPEF

Founded in 1996, the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on elevating student success by delivering educational programs and solutions that promote equitable access to quality public education in Stamford. Programming includes mentoring, tutoring, book distributions, parent leadership training, Pre-K experiences, and more.

As an organization, SPEF envisions a community in which every student is prepared and inspired to thrive. Further:

· We believe all students have the right to benefit equally from a quality public education.

· We believe SPEF has a responsibility to eliminate barriers that hinder students’ success.

· We believe SPEF has strategic relationships and unique insight to support students in their pursuit of happiness.

SPEF is committed to policies and procedures that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of its operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SPEF is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with state and federal statutes, we prohibit any form of unlawful harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or status in any group protected by state or local law where we operate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stamford, CT 06901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stamford, CT 06901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06901

Salary : $25