21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Director (21CCLC)

POSITION: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Director (21CCLC)

POSITION PURPOSE: The Program Director will oversee and coordinate all out-of-school time (OST) programs funded by the 21CCLC Grant serving youth and families in the Onamia School District, Isle School District and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Ge-Niigaanizijig Program (Districts 1 and 2A).

Our program views youth holistically by addressing a multiplicity of needs, while also fostering college-and-career readiness and school-community connections, and providing high-quality academic and enrichment programs in safe, supportive spaces and in a culturally responsive manner.

The position will start September 1, 2026.

• Oversee implementation of all aspects of the 21CCLC Grant.
• Support general management of day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate and oversee arrangements as needed to provide transportation and food service programs as well as 21CCLC use of facilities.
• Hire and supervise all 21CCLC staff and volunteers in coordination with school district administrators; provide volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, and direction.
• Oversee youth and community/adult advisory processes and groups.
• Direct ongoing needs assessment and program evaluation efforts, as well as the development/implementation of all program policies and procedures.
• Manage and direct ongoing community outreach to adults and youth, particularly outreach related to literacy efforts.
• Manage and direct program promotion and development (brochures, newsletters, press releases, public speaking, etc.).
• Provide information and referral to families and youth.
• Attend local, county and area collaboration meetings as they pertain to 21CCLC and/or youth programming.
• Attend local, state and national trainings as required and/or suggested by MN Department of Education.
• Plan, manage and oversee expenditures and budget development regarding all 21CCLC programs.
• Seek additional avenues of funding for the 21CCLC program as needed (local, state, federal, civic and/or private support via donations, etc.)