FATE Program Coordinator

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Give Merit, Inc.

FATE Program Coordinator

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    The Program Coordinator will primarily be responsible for providing support to a variety of members on the Give Merit team, particularly the FATE HS Program Director and the FATE HS Program Leads. This will include overall organizational support, FATE program preparation, facilitation, volunteer coordination, and direct youth engagement.

    Success in this role will include having a clear understanding of the organization’s core values. Top candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, pay close attention to details, and are willing to learn new things. This position will perform functions under regular supervision.

    Essential Responsibilities & Duties

    ** General**

    • Develop a deep knowledge of Merit’s/Give Merit’s history, purpose, and goals to create platforms for young people to create the future
    • Support organizational special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor and senior leadership
    • Work toward the organization’s shared vision by being mission-driven and operating with a growth mindset
    • Seek, be accepting of, and adjust to regular feedback to improve performance

    ** FATE High School Program Coordination**

    • Effectively uphold program mission, values, and goals while supporting delivery of FATE programming
    • Support the HS Program Director and team in the preparation and delivery of the FATE program
    • Serve as a key member of the FATE HS Program Team including HS Program Director, Program Leads, and additional support staff
    • Establish and sustain meaningful, positive relationships with students
    • Support program team members in workshop preparation, setup and execution and clean-up, to include but not limited to, curriculum facilitation as needed, room setup and breakdown, material preparation and distribution, student engagement, and managing cohort trackers/internal data
    • Provide support on program special projects related to social media, CRM, events, or similar areas, as needed
    • Required to work some evenings and/or weekends in accordance with programmatic needs and/or events
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    ** FATE High School Mentor Recruitment and Support**

    • Effectively perform mentor management functions to best support FATE mentors in their support of FATE students
    • Provide strong and timely communication to all prospective and participating mentors
    • Efficiently utilize the systems and processes created to support recruitment, training, and relationship development
    • Conduct the applicable recruitment process to include informational sessions, application review, and interviews in a timely manner
    • Facilitate the initial and on-going mentor trainings
    • Ensure positive and meaningful mentor and mentee relationship development in accordance with programmatic policies and expectations
    • Coordinate workshop logistics to include but not limited to mentor transportation, communication of workshop details, and mentor engagement
    • Provide student org advising and management to a group of University of Michigan mentors
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, preferred
    • Passion for serving the Detroit community, especially youth
    • Has a growth mindset and views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, and demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
    • Personal understanding and knowledge of the demographics, challenges, and changing landscape of Detroit
    • Drive to impact change for our students
    • Ability to bring the absolute best out of individuals
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
    • Demonstrated ability with managing multiple tasks with time sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Must have a high sense of integrity and handle confidential information in a professional manner
    • Exhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
    • Familiarity with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive)
    • Ability to adapt to new technology and/or applications
    • Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
    • Must have reliable transportation

    WORKING DEMANDS

    This position primarily functions in an office setting and an individual is regularly required to stand; walk; use finger dexterity, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The individual may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, an individual may be exposed to outside weather conditions for student workshops. Some travel may be required however is predominately in city limits. Reliable transportation required.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    During the Program Year, this position’s schedule operates as follows:

    Monday - Thursday 10:30AM - 6:30PM

    Friday - 9AM - 5PM