Seasonal Program Specialist - South/Southwest

After School Matters • Chicago, IL • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Summary of Position: The Seasonal Program Specialist’s primary responsibility is to facilitate and monitor the day-today logistics of After School Matters programs within an assigned branch. The Program Specialist will conduct site visits, observations and provide recommendations regarding program quality, safety, compliance, instruction, program attendance, enrollment and retention and other critical issues. Acting as the liaison between After School Matters and the program providers and community partners, the Program Specialist will communicate requirements, policy changes and other relevant information to ensure successful implementation of the program, payment to teens and instructors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Act as a day-to-day contact person with instructors and school staff for programs;

+ Develop and maintain relationships with program partners and instructors;

+ Conduct regular program site visits of each program in their...