The Program and Chapter Coordinator works to support the programs of the Kentucky YMCA through work with the Program Directors, under the supervision of the Vice President. This position aids in communication and logistics planning for statewide and local programs, and executes key functions of the programs. This includes coordination of year-round program components, communications with participants and community partners, planning with vendors and stakeholders, directing YMCA teams, and coordination of student officer/leadership teams.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Creates and maintains curriculum and partners for the Student Y program. Updates materials related to this program and communicates with the staff team regarding marketing, recruitment initiatives, etc.
- Communicates with Student Y chapters across the state to ensure Chapters and student officers have the resources necessary to be successful throughout the school year
- Partners with WE KY, Ted Ed and Inspire KY as the main point person for collaborations with Student Y
- Markets and supports voter registration drives in schools through Inspire KY partnership
- Leads the student officer program and communicates with high school and middle school KYA and KUNA officers to make sure they are prepared for all conferences and have the skills to be strong leaders throughout the school year and beyond
- Creates and maintains curriculum for student officer retreats and trainings
- Synthesizes and creates program report outs with Program Directors
- Communicates with vendors to ensure supplies are purchased in reasonable time for events
- Responsible for facilitating small groups and understanding program curriculum.
- Directs small and large staff teams when Program Director is unavailable
- Ability to stay organized with receipts and expenses
- Responsible for brainstorming ideas with Program Directors
- Ability to communicate efficiently via phone and in person with participants and teachers
- Must be able to work independently on projects and multi task
- Organizational and time management skills are necessary for all aspects of job
- Contributor to program content pre, post and during programs
- Supports partnerships with Louisville-based education sector and community partners
- Gives presentations and trainings to partner organizations. Strong Public speaking skills necessary.
- Acts as primary support to the Kentucky YMCA programs, including (but not limited to) KYA, KUNA, LTC, GFI, Y-Corps, Officer Retreat, local programs.
- This position requires regular travel to Kentucky YMCA offices (Frankfort and Louisville), conference facility locations, and other venues throughout the state of Kentucky. Can expect 40-50% travel, and must have reliable transportation.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in creating curriculum.
- Experience in event planning.
- Experience directing small teams.
- Experience in youth development.
- Superb public speaking skills.
- Professional presentation and writing experience.
- Experience working in professional/organizational partnerships.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience working independently on projects and with a team.
- Ability to lift and move 35 pounds, have good mobility, and maintain high level of energy over an extended period of time.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the year, with reliable transportation.
- Ability to communicate clearly to large groups, over phone, electronic meetings and via email.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 21 2019
Active Until:
May 21 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit