School Program Coordinator
1414 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX, USA
Job Type
Exempt
40 hours a week
Hybrid virtual/in-office schedule
Reports to: Program Manager
Salary: $48,000-$50,000
Benefits: WITS offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-
term and long-term disability, and life insurance. First-year full-time staff receive 10 vacation
days per calendar year, 12 personal time off days per calendar year, and a robust paid holiday
schedule.
About the Role
The School Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to create and
implement school-based WITS programming. The School Program Coordinator will be tasked
with supporting WITS programs and writers in school and tuition-based programs. The School
Program Coordinator will lead the identification and placement of writers in-school residencies.
The School Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison between WITS and school partners. The
School Program Coordinator will work in tandem with the Program Manager to maintain the
program expense database.
Objective & Overview:
● The School Program Coordinator works in tandem with the Program Manager to support
WITS’s community of writers through hiring, placement, and training.
● The School Program Coordinator maintains relationships with school partners.
● The School Program Coordinator maintains and oversees program databases including
outreach information and caseload documents.
● The School Program Coordinator helps to create and implement the impact metrics
process of program evaluation.
● The School Program Coordinator assists in envisioning and implementing new programs.
Core Duties/Responsibilities:
Writers
● Assist in the hiring process of new writers
● Work with Program Associate to lead planning meetings between writers and schools or
community centers
● Work with Program Manager to develop and implement new professional development
and training opportunities for WITS writers
Schools
● Lead outreach efforts for new schools
● Maintain relations with WITS schools
● Work with Program Manager on the creation and implementation of new school-based
programs
● Support all logistics and operations for school-based programs, including anthology
production and distribution and various reading events
Tuition-Based Programs
● Lead the registration process for WITS Creative Writing Clubs and summer camps, and
support logistics and operations
● Support all logistics and operations for tuition-based programs
Community
● Serve as liaison between WITS and community partners
● Support the Program in the implementation of grant-funded programs
Evaluation and Assessment
● Support the Program and Development teams in the evaluation and delivery of grant-
funded programs
● Lead impact metrics collection and evaluation process
About the Company
At Writers in the Schools (WITS) we believe storytelling reveals our truest selves, that
creativity prepares children for a successful future. Our mission is to connect
children and youth with professional writers and spoken word artists to unlock the joy
and power of storytelling and creative expression. Our vision is that all young people will
possess the skills and confidence to share their stories, experiences, and ideas with the world.
WITS is an equal opportunity employer. WITS’ policy prohibits unlawful
discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized
basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status,
race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic
information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree (required)
● 3+ years of professional experience (preferred)
● 3+ years experience working with or in K-12 schools (preferred)
To Apply
If you are excited about the role and see the connection with what we are looking for, but don’t
meet every single requirement, we’d encourage you to apply anyway.
To apply, please submit the following as a combined PDF attachment to Tasmine Harrell at
tharrell@witshouston.org:
● A cover letter that provides an introduction and gives us a sense of your writing style and
experience
● A résumé or CV