Chicago Program Leader

Booster (choosebooster.com); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Program Leader to spearhead school fundraising initiatives. This role involves leading teams, managing events, and engaging students to create memorable experiences. You'll be at the forefront of a mission-driven organization that values gratitude, wisdom, and celebration. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the lives of students while enjoying a vibrant workplace culture filled with celebrations and team events, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in changing the world, one school at a time!

Benefits

Team events

Award ceremonies

Epic celebration trips

Free lunches

Dinners

Macbook

Cell phone allowance

Spotify subscription

Medical insurance

401K Matching

Qualifications

• Licensed driver with reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Full-day availability from 7 am - 4 pm is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations and ensure a remarkable experience.
• Oversee event logistics and create engaging experiences for students.
• Build trust with clients through excellent service and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Event Management

Communication

Client Care

Team Management

Job description

IMPACT STUDENTS. GROW AS A LEADER. LAUNCH YOUR CAREER.

HELP US CHANGE THE WORLD!

Booster is a school fundraiser on a mission to change the world. Proudly serving schools and millions of students nationwide, we are reinventing how schools do fundraising. If you love the idea of impacting students, working with an amazing team, thriving in a high-energy environment, and having fun, this job is for you!

OUR VIRTUES:

Every Booster team member embodies these six virtues:

• GRATITUDE: We express gratitude daily. We live a life of humble optimism thankful for all we have been given to steward.
• WISDOM: We pursue wisdom with a growth mindset. We have a teachable posture and a love of learning. We seek to live holistic lives of integrity seeking wisdom daily.
• CARE: We generously give honoring attention to others. We serve, listen, and lead with hospitality. Care means we love our community and they know it and they feel it.
• COURAGE: We live and lead with confidence and bravery. We have hope and a bias for action. We take initiative personally and professionally.
• GRIT: We persevere with resilience knowing that endurance builds character. We take the long view with the right perspective and we love a challenge.
• CELEBRATION: We love to celebrate the value of others. We take great joy in enthusiastically affirming others’ strengths and accomplishments.

THE PROGRAM LEADER ROLE AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO BOOSTER:

As a Program Leader, you’re in charge of leading our Booster programs on school campuses. You’ll lead a team with excellence, help schools reach their fundraising goals, and positively impact students.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Program Leadership - You are responsible for all day-to-day program operations, communications, and details to ensure a remarkable experience.
• Event Management - You lead high-energy experiences, oversee team delegation, think through event details, safety, and coordinate all logistics.
• Team Leadership - You lead your team on campus to help create remarkable experiences for schools through delegation, feedback, clear instruction, and celebration.
• Student Engagement - You creatively use resources and daily interactions to engage, motivate, and create fun experiences for students.
• Client Care - You build trust with our clients through excellent service, effective communication, and intentional care.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You're a licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• You can pass Booster's Background and Motor Vehicle check.
• You're able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• You're able to be active and on your feet while on campus for an extended period of time.
• You have weekday, full-day availability from 7 am - 4 pm.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Exciting and Engaging Culture: Team events, award ceremonies, epic celebration trips, free lunches, dinners, and more.
• Tech: Macbook and $50 per month cell phone allowance.
• Music Subscription: $12 per month for Spotify subscription.
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental, plus potential moving/recruiting bonuses.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days.
• 401K Matching.
• All major holidays and a 2-week December break.

COMPENSATION: $35,000 - $40,000 per year, non-exempt.

Are you ready to change the world with us? If the answer is yes, this opportunity is for you!