About this role
Position Title: Program Coordinator
Reports To: Senior Program and Partnership Manager of Offsite
Department: Offsite Programming
Location: Robofun, 110 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Overview
RoboFun | Vision Education & Media provides exciting, hands-on after-school programs using emerging technologies for PK-12th grade youth. We ignite kids’ passion to explore and solve problems as they learn to invent, build, code, and troubleshoot. Our students build and program LEGO® robots, solder DIY electronic projects, create and code video games, shoot stop motion animations, and design web pages.
Job Summary:
Provide direct and administrative support for off-site programs. Assist with software installations and logistics for offsite programs. Teach classes as needed in schools and after-school programs throughout the city. Develop and administer program evaluations. Collaborate with the grant writing team on key data, narratives, and budgets.
Responsibilities:
Sales and Program Support
- Support finding new partners and new schools for programs
- Schedule programs with school and grant administrators
- Collaborate with HR on staffing, and with the Program Coordinator on equipment delivery
- Send logistics to instructors for offsite clubs
- Send contracts and work orders to schools/CBOs for offsite clubs
- Review lesson plans and provide feedback to mentors
- Assist in attendance collection
- Teach classes as a substitute mentor as needed
- Coordinate with schools and CBOs on equipment and installation logistics
Program Evaluation
- Administer surveys and focus groups as needed
- Analyze all available data to provide class/technology/goal information
- Produce observation reports and findings
Grant Support
- Review RFPs to assess eligibility and capacity to complete a proposal
- Collaborate with the grant writing team on program design, budget, and narrative
- Review and edit completed proposals
- Covering STEM classes (offsite or onsite) about 2-5 a week (a job requirement)*
Work Relationships:
Reports to Senior Program and Partnership Manager of Offsite. Work closely with Program Managers, COO, CFO, and CEO. Work schedule is generally 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri. Some schedule adjustments and evenings are required to facilitate programs and oversee projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Experience working with children in traditional or non-traditional learning environments
- Ability to solve problems and work independently with attention to detail
- Strong project, planning, and time management skills are essential
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate with multiple staff members and partners in an efficient and professional manner
Benefits:
- $45,000 - $55,000 per year
- Option to have 72.5% of insurance paid after 3 months
- 401K with up to a 4% match after qualifying conditions are met
- Opportunity to learn about exciting educational technologies and make a difference in the lives of children
To Apply:
- Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the Program Coordinator position in the subject line
- Applications without cover letters will not be considered
- RoboFun is an Equal Opportunity Employer