Connecticut Program Specialist

Booster Enterprises Inc; Connecticut; On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting and engaging culture

Career development opportunities

Recruiting bonus opportunities

Opportunities for national travel

Free meals

Job summary

Booster Enterprises Inc is seeking a Program Specialist to join their team in Connecticut. This role involves teaching and presenting a character-based curriculum, hosting fundraisers, and motivating students to reach fundraising goals. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a growth mindset are essential for success.

The position offers a dynamic environment with team events and career development opportunities. Compensation is $17-$18 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, and clear in both written and verbal interactions.
• 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

Job description

Overview

Booster is a mission‑driven school fundraising company that partners with over 6,000 schools each year to help them raise funds through engaging and innovative experiences. As a Program Specialist, you will serve as the face of the Boosterthon program on elementary school campuses, working alongside a supportive team to help schools reach their fundraising goals and create positive impacts for students and communities.

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.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills—professional, enthusiastic, and clear in both written and verbal interactions.
• Positive attitude with optimism, enthusiasm, and intentionality when interacting with clients and teammates.
• Growth mindset—a continual desire to learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Good judgment with strong self‑awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Outcome‑oriented and a hard worker who gets things done efficiently.
• Enthusiastic and able to connect naturally with students, faculty, and staff.

Additional Requirements

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

Work Environment & Benefits

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

Compensation

$17–$18 per hour, non‑exempt.