Program Coordinator

In this program coordinator position, you will work closely with the administrative and instructor team to manage company-wide programs and projects, ensuring that your project responsibilities are understood and deadlines are met. You will know the status of all projects and required next steps at all times and be able to report on project statuses on a daily basis. You will be responsible for managing admin/project meetings, agendas, minutes and deadlines. You should have a strong interest and skill set in project management, workflow, and be ready and able to improve company workflows, processes, and standard operating procedures.

This role will start as part-time and then transition to full time within the first month or Upgrade to see actual info is important that you are available to work and troubleshoot issues during Eastern Standard Time working hours (8am-6pm EST).

Tasks:
Manage projects, to-do’s, priorities and deadlines
Manage admin meetings, agendas and keep yourself and teaUpgrade to see actual infombers on target for meeting project deadlines
Manage specific projects within MakerState and with partners.
Manage instructors and their schedules across various Upgrade to see actual infomunicate with partners and vendors to assure high program quality and success.
Create/update standard operating procedures as we grow and discover new best practices.

Skills:
Proactive attitude--not waiting for orders but actively problem solving
Highly organized
Problem solver
Ability to prioritize tasks
Experience in working in a fast-paced start-up environment
Flexible and able to teach yourself quickly
Excellent time management
Strong analytical skills
Fluency in English (written and verbal)
Communication skills to include, but not limited to, creative writing, internal and external communications, etc.
Expertise in Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Experience in Asana is strongly preferred–some kind of project management experience required

Probation Period: Your work performance will be reviewed closely in each of your first few weeks of employment, starting in the first week of your work. Review will include written and/or verbal feedback from one or more of the admin team.

You will receive feedback from the admin team throughout your service with MakerState, especially in the first few weeks. If you are communicating well, asking questions about what you do not know or understand, and checking off your to-do’s on deadline, you’re doing well, keep it up. If you are not communicating about what you do not understand and are not meeting your deadlines, you will be receiving feedback on that too.

Pay–between $5 - $8/hour–is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please complete the Google form below:
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