Foundation Coordinator

About Us

The Future Leaders Program (FLP) provides academic resources and leadership training to deserving students from the Dallas Independent School District (DISD).

Founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation, the program has been recognized by both the Texas State Board of Education and the Texas Governor’s Office, and has now emerged as a national model of public-private partnership.

The FLP works with DISD partner schools and serves approximately 300 DISD students and FLP graduates now attending college. The program is available to its student participants free of charge.

The FLP provides academic resources and leadership development training to select students, ages 12 - 18, from economically challenged neighborhoods in South Dallas, Oak Cliff, and West Dallas. Students are chosen for the FLP based on their scholastic aptitude, school attendance, civic involvement, and leadership potential.

Position

The Foundation Coordinator is a key contributor to the success of our initiatives. This individual will bring experience and related knowledge to the team’s focus on strategy, ongoing development, and implementation; engaging in work to advance the overall goals of the initiative; and supporting sharing of knowledge.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within the team to assist with budget planning, logistics, and preparations for the Program.

Maintain and enhance relationships with partner schools and families.

Advance the Program work by supporting front to end project work and administrative duties.

Prepare communications such as briefings, agendas and related correspondence in relation to the Program’s work.

Update and manage Program data in an accurate and timely manner.

Fulfill individual responsibilities as assigned within the team.

Serve as a point person with internal and external key contacts.

Participate in implementation, planning and execution of events and projects throughout the year in schools and other venues.

Qualifications

3-5 years of related experience in a Program Coordinator role in the non-profit or public sector, school/education focused organization, institution of higher education, or state education agency.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including high level of attention to detail and active listening skills.

Exhibit excellent customer service and commitment to quality.

Knowledge of school organization/district improvement approaches.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects and competing priorities.

Ability to bring together and maintain productive relationships with and among stakeholders (schools/partners/institutions).