InZone - Program Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an InZone Program Specialist for a summer leadership role in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This position oversees daily operations and staff coordination for the InZone summer program, which serves children aged 6-14. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment, leading staff meetings, managing attendance, and communicating with families.

This is a seasonal position starting in May, requiring attendance at training sessions prior to the program launch on June 8. A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience supervising youth programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in supervising children's activities.
• Experience working in youth-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for participants.
• Lead staff meetings and develop staff schedules.
• Communicate with parents and guardians.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

4+ years of relevant supervisory experience

Job description

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, 4 or more years of relevant experience supervising children’s activities or programs may suffice.

Experience Requirements: Previous experience working in youth-based programs.

Applicants should provide a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Job Description

The InZone Program Specialist is a seasonal leadership role within the InZone summer program. The position is responsible for daily operations, staff coordination, attendance tracking, and family communication. This position works closely with Program Aides to ensure a safe, engaging, and well‑organized experience for the students attending the program.

The InZone program is a summer program for ages 6‑14 years of age. The Program Specialist position works closely with the InZone Program Aide position to ensure a safe environment for the participants of the program.

This role is designed to set positive expectations for student success as well as contribute to the vision of the program.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Manager of Operations, Wellness and Youth Programming for Community Education.

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Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the participants of the program.
• Be a positive role model and mentor for children.
• Work in a cooperative manner with colleagues.
• Lead staff meetings.
• Develop Program Aide staff schedules.
• Manage daily attendance.
• Communicate with parents and guardians.
• Manage InZone cafeteria supervision.
• Coordinate the before and after care programs.
• Welcome and support participants.
• Use the Community Education registration system effectively.
• Evaluate program data.
• Assist with social media updates.
• Communicate with Instructors and/or InZone management staff of any problems that may arise.
• Be familiar with and contribute to the guidelines set forth in the staff manual, the InZone brochure, and parent paperwork.
• Conduct staff evaluations of the Program Aide position.
• Survey participants and guardians.
• Operate motorized carts.
• Be able to work a Monday‑Friday schedule when InZone is in session.
• Provide feedback to the Manager of Operations, Wellness and Youth Programming.

Schedule Information

InZone program is scheduled Monday through Friday beginning June 8 and ending August 14. Hours for the Program Specialist position will begin during the month of May. Employees are required to attend all training sessions in the weeks prior to the start of the camp. InZone hours of operation are 7:30 am‑5:30 pm. The Manager of Operations, Wellness and Youth Programming determines staff schedules for this position. Applicants need to be able to work the designated InZone schedule to be considered for employment.

Hours Per Week

To be determined by the Manager of Operations, Wellness and Youth Programming.