Job Description

Position Details

Hours: 40 hours/week (in-person)

Compensation: $20/hour, PTO and SIMPLE IRA match

Location: Waterloo, IASchedule: Weekdays + one Saturday/month

Reports to: Executive DirectorAnticipated Start: April 6 or April 13, 2026

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator is a hands-on leadership role that blends teen mentorship with kitchen and program operations. This position supports teen girls through meaningful work and skill-building rooted in Try Pie's core values: Financial Stewardship, Job Skill Development, Faith Development, and Reconciling Community.

The Program Coordinator builds strong, professional relationships with students while supervising kitchen shifts, facilitating small-group programming, and supporting daily operations. This role requires an agile leader who can shift seamlessly between classroom facilitation, relationship building, and hands-on kitchen work and supervision to ensure delicious pies are made and students grow.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates from many backgrounds, including education, ministry, food service, nonprofit work, retail management, caregiving, or community organizing. If you are passionate about youth development and community connection, we encourage you to apply.

Experience working with teens or young adults; maintaining a professional supervisory role while building meaningful, positive connections with students. Strong communication skills, conflict management among diverse perspectives Comfortable receiving feedback and working on a small, close-knit team Demonstrated ability to seek out diverse perspectives and actively contribute to inclusive practices that challenge systemic barriers. Alignment with Try Pie's mission and values High School Diploma or GED required Basic food prep experience and familiarity with Google Workspace preferred Ability to pass a background check and maintain reliable transportation Ability to stand for 3-5 hour shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities may shift seasonally based on student programming, production needs and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, problem-solving, and contributing wherever needed to support students and the mission.

Lead a 10-week summer cohort focused on job readiness, goal setting, and financial literacy Facilitate small-group programming for junior and senior students focused on college, career, and life and leadership skills Supervise students during kitchen shifts offering real-time coaching to ensure learning and production goals are achieved Actively participate in pie production outside of student shifts to meet goals and fulfill orders Assist with basic administrative and nonprofit operations (inventory, customer service, reporting support) Foster a reconciling community that welcomes students of all faith backgrounds and supports personal and spiritual growth

Success in This Role Looks Like:

Student Flourishing:

Teens demonstrate measurable increase in confidence and competency in financial literacy, job readiness, and personal growth.

Inclusive Culture:

Teens from all backgrounds express a sense of belonging and are empowered to share their unique gifts.

Operational Efficiency:

Adult staff are comfortable working independently and as a team to achieve production and program goals consistently while maintaining organizational values.

Meaningful Work for YOU!

You enjoy the work, the team, and the meaningful relationships built through the role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should

submit a resume and cover letter

outlining their passion for youth development and transferable skills to

info@trypie.org.

Application Deadline:

Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid time off
Work Location: In person