Bridge Builders Program Specialist

Bridges-USA; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridges-USA in Lauderdale Courts, Tennessee, is seeking a part-time Bridge Builders Program Specialist to actively facilitate Bridge Builders events and workshops and recruit students for programs and events.

The role requires leading staff facilitation, coordinating with the Training Manager, and maintaining accurate participant data in Salesforce. The position runs September 2026 through May 2027, with 20–25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or one or more years of directly related experience; in lieu of degree, six years of directly related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience facilitating workshops and learning sessions for youth and adults
• Well-organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using MS Office, Google Suite, and project management software
• Represent and speak to groups on behalf of BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff facilitator for Bridge Builders COLLABORATE training, electives, community actions, and related activities
• Collaborate with Training Manager for event preparation and delivery
• Provide feedback to the Curriculum Coordinator for updates
• Assist with interviewing summer facilitators
• Work with Outreach and Recruitment team for outreach and promotion of Bridge Builders events and students
• Maintain seamless communication with students, parents, and community partners
• Maintain participant data in Salesforce and submit status reports
• Log attendance for Bridges Builders in Salesforce
• Keep Bridges Builders records updated and report issues to the Director of Evaluation
• Represent BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, and public forums
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by program staff

Skills

Communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Recruitment

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Project management software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Bridge Builders Program Specialist

REPORTS TO: Bridge Builders Training Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

FLSA: Part-Time, Regular

COMPENSATION: $18 per hour. Approximately 20-25 hours per week. This position is for months

September 2026 - May 2027

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bridge Builders Specialist actively facilitates Bridge Builders events and workshops and actively recruits students for programs and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming

Serve as Lead Staff Facilitator for Bridge Builders COLLABORATE training, electives, community actions, and other activities as needed.

Collaborate with Training Manager for event preparation and delivery

Provide any feedback to the Curriculum Coordinator for possible updates

Assist with the interviewing of summer facilitators, including assistant conference coordinators

Communication

Work with the Outreach and Recruitment team for outreach and promotion of Bridge Builders events and students

Provide seamless ongoing communication with Bridge Builders students, parents, and community partners.

Provide stewardship of participants/partners, including acknowledgments, regular correspondence, newsletters, website information, and follow-up reports as appropriate for the program

Data & Evaluation Support

Use Salesforce to maintain accurate participant recruitment and retention data; submit required status reports in a timely manner.

Input all data in the data management system in a timely manner

Log attendance records for Bridges Builders in the Salesforce system.

Keep Bridge Builders records updated, accurate and report any issues with evaluation and data to the Director of Evaluation

Maintain accurate records of transactions in accordance with BRIDGES policies.

When working on multiple assignments, prioritize with guidance from the supervisor.

General Responsibilities

This position will represent BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, public forums, etc., often requiring speaking in front of large groups.

Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by any program staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or one or more years of directly related experience; in lieu of degree, six years of directly related experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience facilitating workshops and learning sessions for youth and adults

Well-organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience using MS Office, Google Suite, and project management software

Represent and speak to groups on behalf of BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, etc.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Genuine interest, knowledge, and passion for working with diverse youth and adults

Commitment to youth-led social change and conviction that as leaders, youth can contribute meaningfully to their community

Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality accountability measurements and documentation of all program activities

Ability to collaborate to ensure the validity and reliability of evaluation across multiple forms

Ability to be se lf-directed and take initiative and act independently to complete performance assessments consistent with standard BRIDGES and practices and policies and commitment to students

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills

Strength in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with BRIDGES participants, parents, staff, volunteers, service members, community partners, and other stakeholders

Ability to be flexible and resolve problems

A lifelong learner who seeks to expand their base of knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed under general supervision

Work hours are generally 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, with evening and weekend work and occasional travel.

Work is performed at the BRIDGES Center and other locations approved by the Training Manager, Director of Bridge Builders, or Chief Program Officer

Successful candidates must have dependable transportation to attend required events and programs.

Successful candidates must participate actively in and become proficient in all activities associated with the AutoZone Challenge Course and Memphis Grizzlies Climbing Wall.

In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BRIDGES strives for a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.