About Horton’s Kids

Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of over 600 children and their families in grades K–12 living in two of the most under-invested communities in southeast Washington, DC - Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. These communities are home to children and families with big dreams and the potential needed to achieve them. However, decades of disinvestment and systemic racism have created unfair barriers to access for these families. Horton’s Kids works to remove these barriers and even the playing field by providing comprehensive academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family and community engagement support.

As an organization that serves exclusively people from low-income neighborhoods, we recognize that systemic oppression disproportionately impacts the most marginalized people in society, including BIPOC people, people with disabilities, people from low-wealth backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We intentionally center these communities in our work and encourage people from these and other marginalized communities to apply for this position.

Job Summary

The Community & Family Programs (CFP) Program Assistant supports the daily operations, programs, and activities across Horton’s Kids’ three Community Resource Centers. This position plays a key role in coordinating Family Essentials inventory and distribution, supporting community programs and events, and maintaining welcoming, organized, and well-equipped centers. The Program Assistant works collaboratively with CFP staff to ensure families receive responsive, high-quality services.

Typical Schedule

Average Hours: 12 hours per week

Typical Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00-5:00 PM.

Additional hours or schedule adjustments may be available to support evening programs, weekend events, and other organizational needs.

Hourly Rate

$20-$22 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

CFP Program and Event Support:

Assist with the coordination, implementation, and promotion of community programs, activities, and events.

Prepare program materials and assist with event setup, implementation, and breakdown.

Help create welcoming, organized, and accessible experiences for children, families, and community members.

Family Essentials — Inventory and Distribution:

Monitor, organize, and maintain Family Essentials inventory across all three Community Resource Centers.

Assist with receiving, sorting, stocking, and distributing essential items to families.

Track inventory levels, maintain accurate distribution records, and communicate supply needs to CFP staff.

Ensure Family Essentials are distributed efficiently, respectfully, and equitably.

Center Staffing and Program Coverage

Provide flexible staffing support across all three Community Resource Centers, including coverage for daily center operations, programs, activities, and events.

Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where children, families, and community members feel valued and respected.

Engage with children and adults to understand their needs, provide assistance, and connect them with appropriate staff or resources.

Help ensure centers are safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of children and adults participating in programs and activities.

Center Readiness:

Ensure centers are clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the following day's activities.

Complete routine center upkeep, including sweeping, removing trash, cleaning refrigerators, and organizing shared spaces.

Monitor and replenish program, cleaning, and household supplies.

Identify and report facility maintenance or repair needs to appropriate staff.

Administrative & Data Management:

Maintain accurate records related to program participation, Family Essentials inventory, and distributions.

Support data entry, database updates, and general administrative tasks.

Assist with organizing files, tracking supplies, and maintaining accurate program documentation.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous experience in community-based programs, nonprofit organizations, customer service, or administrative support preferred.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with children, families, staff, and community members.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with a team.

Adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and occasionally work evenings or weekends.

Detail-oriented, with strong attention to accuracy in inventory tracking, recordkeeping, and data entry.

Valid driver's license and ability to operate organizational vans.

Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Commitment to Horton’s Kids’ mission, values, and the communities it serves.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should use this link Apply Here and submit a resume and cover letter.

Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, DC background check, Child Protection Register check

Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Horton’s Kids provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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