Leadership Development Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $53,680.00 - $77,837.00; commensurate with experience.

Join LAs BEST as a Leadership Development Program Coordinator to Grow Leaders and Inspire the Next Generation!

About LAs BEST

LAs BEST is a public / private partnership between the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and the private sector, working together to provide safe, engaging, and enriching afterschool programming for elementary school students. Established 37 years ago, LAs BEST serves children in neighborhoods with the greatest needs but the fewest resources, ensuring access to meaningful learning experiences beyond the school day.

Through this public-private partnership, LAUSD operates the program, the City of Los Angeles provides crucial public support, and the nonprofit entity advocates for funding and resources. This shared commitment allows LAs BEST to provide high-quality enrichment activities that nurture academic growth, social-emotional well-being for students while also supporting working families across Los Angeles.

At LAs BEST, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued and celebrated. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Join us in our mission to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive and contribute their best work. Your voice matters, and we invite you to bring your authentic self to our team.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Development, the Leadership Development Program Coordinator supports the design, coordination, and implementation of training programs that enhance staff leadership, youth development competencies, and professional growth at LAs BEST. This position collaborates with internal teams and field staff to facilitate in-person and digital training, provide coaching and mentorship, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values for over one hundred staff members. The Leadership Development Program Coordinator also manages training logistics, supports curriculum development, and contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts across 200+ sites, strengthening the leadership pipeline and professional capacity of afterschool staff at LAs BEST. Core responsibilities may include :

Training Program Development & Facilitation (approximately50%) :

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and digital training programs that enhance leadership skills and youth development competencies for LAs BEST Site Coordinators and Area Program Supervisors (APS).
• Ensure training content aligns with LAs BESTs mission, values, and youth development principles.
• Facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and hands-on learning experiences to support staff professional growth and program quality.
• Collaborate with leadership and field staff to assess training needs and develop targeted learning opportunities.
• Develop and curate training materials, presentations, and digital learning content for online platforms.

Staff Coaching & Professional Development Support (approximately25%) :

Program Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (approximately15%) :

Data Assessment & Continuous Improvement (approximately10%) :

Core Competencies

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Compensation

$53,680.00 - $77,837.00; commensurate with experience.

Work Location

This position is required onsite Monday through Friday, primarily working from the LAs BESTs Central Operations office from 9 : 00AM to 6 : 00PM, including a 1-hour unpaid meal period. Due to occasional evening and weekend work that may be required throughout the year, candidates must be willing to work an alternate weekly schedule that will allow attendance at weekend training and events. Candidates must also be able to regularly travel to LAs BEST school sites and have access to reliable and timely transportation.

Company Benefits

LAs BEST provides Employer paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employees, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% match after six months of continuous employment, flexible spending account, and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity

LAs BEST is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request (LAs BEST is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request).

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until 5 : 00 p.m. (PST) on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in in-person interviews scheduled betweenTuesday, November 4th, and Friday, November 7th, 2025. We kindly ask that applicants do not contact employees of LAs BEST directly regarding the status of their application.