Algerian Program Coordinator - Legacy International - Bedford, VA
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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