Charlotte Program Specialist

Booster Enterprises Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting and engaging culture

Career development opportunities

Recruiting bonus opportunities

Opportunities for national travel

Job summary

Booster Enterprises Inc in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Program Specialist to represent the Boosterthon program at elementary schools. This role is ideal for early-career professionals aiming for hands-on experience. You will engage with students and staff while promoting fundraising initiatives.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and team events. Compensation is between $13 to $15 hourly, with additional benefits for career development.

Qualifications

• Professional and enthusiastic with students, faculty, and staff.
• Desire to learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Teach and present a character-based curriculum to students.
• Set up and host the Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser.
• Motivate students to participate and raise funds for their school.
• Engage with teachers, parents, and school administrators.
• Model fitness, leadership, and character as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Growth mindset

Good judgment

Outcome-oriented

Enthusiastic engagement

Job description

Company Overview

Booster is a mission-driven school fundraising company focused on cultivating virtuous leaders who want to change the world. Booster partners with over 6,000 schools each year and impacts over 3 million students across all 50 states. At the heart of our culture, our six virtues guide everything we do: Gratitude, Wisdom, Care, Courage, Grit, and Celebration. We deliver engaging, innovative, and active fundraising experiences for elementary and middle schools nationwide, and have helped schools raise over $1 billion for education.

Program Specialist Role

The Program Specialist will be the face of the Boosterthon program on elementary school campuses. This role is available in full-time and part-time capacities and is suitable for early-career professionals seeking hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and present a character-based curriculum to students.
• Set up and host the Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser.
• Motivate students to participate and raise funds for their school.
• Engage with teachers, parents, and school administrators.
• Model fitness, leadership, and character as part of a team.

Desired Qualities & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; professional and enthusiastic with students, faculty, and staff.
• Positive attitude: optimism, enthusiasm, and intentionality in all interactions.
• Growth mindset: continual desire to learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Good judgment: strong self‑awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Outcome‑oriented: hard worker who gets things done promptly and efficiently.
• Enthusiastic engagement with students, faculty, and staff.

Additional Requirements

• Licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• Pass Booster’s background and motor‑vehicle check.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and remain active throughout the day.
• Full‑day availability (7:00am–4:00pm) on scheduled workdays.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Exciting and engaging culture: team events, award ceremonies, celebration trips, free lunches, dinners, and more.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Recruiting bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for national travel.

Compensation

$13–$15 per hour, non‑exempt.