Program Coordinator
Turnaround Arts is a public-private partnership created by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Domestic Policy Council. The program is designed to bring effective and integrated arts education into some of the lowest performing elementary and middle schools in the country. Through this initiative, schools in the process of reform develop new strategies and tools to shift school culture and climate, and better engage students and parents through the arts.
The Turnaround Arts: California office seeks a skilled Program Coordinator to coordinate general program administrative functions, support special events and foster communications with schools, partners and media. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mission driven work, a self-motivated and ambitious team player, and excited about starting a new non-profit from the ground up. Join us and contribute to the changing face of education reform strategy.
Specific job responsibilities:
* Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders including sensitive and confidential contacts
* Communicate clearly and professionally to explain procedures, regulations and processes to a wide variety of individuals
* Use discretion and judgment to communicate with media, high-profile officials and VIPs
* Draft news releases and other correspondence involving research and persuasive writing
* Support special event planning, scheduling and execution, including, but not limited to: press conferences, media events, symposiums, visits with high-profile artists and public officials
* Develop and maintain communications systems targeted at specific audiences
* Develop master communications content calendars
* Coordinate, post and monitor content and for a variety of social media platforms
* Ensure a consistent look and voice throughout all communications collateral
* Adhere to guidelines for the communication of program related information
* Draft and process contracts and track adherence to contract terms and deliverable deadlines
* Fact check and copy edit communications materials to ensure transmittal of error-free documents
* Provide advice to managers on program issues and resolving operational issues
* Serve as the initial point of contact for the Turnaround Arts: California office
* Develop and manipulate data in multiple databases
* Calendar meetings and provide written meeting minutes
* Coordinate travel arrangements
* Process and track reimbursements and check requests
* Compose letters, e-mails and presentations with clear writing and proper grammar
* Maintain highly organized digital and paper filing systems
* Assume other responsibilities as requested
Application procedure:
Submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line “Program Coordinator Position.” Materials will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis with interviews anticipated in January 2014.
* Cover letter demonstrating interest and ability to perform the job responsibilities outlined above
* Resume demonstrating experience and education
* Salary history
* Current contact information for three professional references
NOTICE: All statements made on the application materials are subject to verification. Exaggerated, false or misleading statements may be cause for rejection of the application and/or termination of employment.
All information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied offer of employment. We reserve the right to reject any or all applications, or to terminate the selection process for any position without prior notice.
Minimum qualifications:
* Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field of study
* Demonstrated experience to perform the job responsibilities outlined above
Required skill sets:
* Ambition and desire to help build a non-profit startup from the ground up
* Self-motivated team player, excited to play a critical role in a small office and contribute to meaningful, mission driven work
* Logistics experience, including coordinating meetings, symposiums, media events or other widely attended events
* Effective oral and written communication skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy and accuracy
* Experience managing social media content and platforms
* Ability to professionally format letters, press releases and other documents, including basic visual/graphic communications
* Demonstrated discretion in dealing with high-profile contacts
* Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, take appropriate initiative and work independently
* Ability and willingness to learn and perform a variety of administrative tasks as shifting program demands require
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
* Ability to represent Turnaround Arts in an professional manner
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience; Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and paid time off
