Algerian Program Coordinator - Legacy International - Bedford, VA

The US Embassy in Algeria is sending two groups of 16 Algerian teens to the Global Youth Village this summer. The Global Youth Village (GYV) engages teens (ages 14-18) in a unique cross-cultural experience in pristine, rural Bedford, Virginia. Our powerful curriculums for building youth leadership and dialogue skills have evolved over 37 years, and staff are highly trained in cross-cultural teaching techniques. Each Algerian teen enjoys 14 days at GYV and 5 days in Washington, D.C.

Program Flow

Jul 12 – pick-up group #1 in Washington D.C., transfer to GYV

Jul 22 – 25 – Global Youth Village experience, Group #1

Jul 26 – 30 – Group #1 – DC experience and departure. Group #2 – Orientation & Washington, D.C. experience

Jul 31-Aug 13 – Global Youth Village experience, Group #2

Aug 13 – departure, Group #2

Our Company. Our Mission.

Legacy International is a global NGO generating citizen participation worldwide. Our programs and services help people of all ages form collaborative teams around shared values, develop entrepreneurial mindsets and business models, promote social responsibility and lead to more peaceful, sustainable communities. We are headquartered in Bedford, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with some employees working remotely in Washington, D.C. and New York.

As Program Coordinator, primary responsibilities include:
Coordination of arrival and departure logistics in conjunction with U.S. Embassy and Legacy’s travel agent

Establishing a rapport with students and families – answering questions and showing them ways to follow the experience on social media

Implementing a social media plan with Legacy’s team

Finalizing all logistics (ground transport, hotels, meals, laundry, etc.)

Finalizing the design and implementation of July 26-30 Washington, DC trip

Advise and mentor GYV staff interacting with Algerian youths. Work closely with staff on any special needs

Offer afternoon recreational activities and support evening programs at Global Youth Village

Facilitate communications with home. Monitor individual needs of youths

Manage Algerian budget

Manage a staff team during trip components, arrival and departures

Responsible to: Mary Helmig, Vice President Youth Initiatives

Key Dates of Employment:
June 1- 27 – orientation & planning. May work remotely, with periods in Bedford, Virginia at Global Youth Village. Approximately 20 hours per week.

June 30 or July 1 – begin working full time work in Bedford

July 12-Aug 13 – program delivery in Bedford and Washington, D.C.

Aug 15-19 – wrap-up documentation and report writing

Minimum Qualifications

Previous experience as a trainer in leadership development and civic education

Previous experience working with youth in an educational or exchange program

Outstanding written and oral communications skills

Superior attention to detail

Prior experience managing budgets

Background in communications and social media

Ability to establish priorities, responds to unanticipated needs, and work under pressure.

College graduate

Minimum age 25

Stamina and ability to work long, active hours

First aid and CPR certified (preferred, not required)

U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Ability to learn quickly with a “can-do!” attitude while juggling many tasks

Knowledge of French is a plus (not required)

Essential Functions

Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff, and to provide necessary instruction and training.

Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to area.

Cognitive and communication abilities to manage large, complex event management.

Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine)

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