Program Administrator- Spanish Bilingual

Job Description: Job Description The Program Administrator plays a central role in ensuring the Fairfield First 5 Center is welcoming, organized, and operating at a high level each day. As the lead of the administrative team, the Program Administrator blends operational leadership with family engagement, bilingual communication and program coordination to create a positive experience for children, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Working closely with the Center Director and multidisciplinary team, the Program Administrator supports daily operations, participant registration, communications and social media, scheduling, reporting, and program logistics while also engaging directly with families through childwatch, parent education, play-based activities, and community events. This role serves as a bridge between administrative systems and family-centered services, helping ensure that the Center operates efficiently while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and relationship-based culture. Schedule This is a 40-hour per week position. Typical schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Occasional weekend hours may be required with advance notice. Compensation & Benefits $23–$24 per hour, depending on experience Agency and Federal Holiday pay Employee Assistance Program Medical insurance (based on eligibility) Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Commuter Benefits Wellhub Wellness Program Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Education and Experience Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Communications, or a related field; or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required Experience providing administrative, operational, or program coordination support, preferably in an educational, community-based, or family-serving setting Preferred: Early Childhood Education (ECE) units and/or experience in an early childhood or family-serving program Knowledge and Skills Strong organizational, administrative, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish Ability to balance operational responsibilities with family engagement while working both independently and collaboratively Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, social media platforms, and office technology Communication and Relationship Building Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills Ability to communicate effectively with children, caregivers, colleagues, volunteers, community partners, and families from varied cultural, linguistic, and lived-experience backgrounds Ability to create welcoming, inclusive environments…