Materials Coordinator, Education Supply Chain

Nory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NORY in New York, NY is seeking a Materials Coordinator who thrives in a fast-growing startup. You will manage all end-to-end material logistics, oversee the material assembly team, and partner with on-site leadership to ensure smooth camp operations.

This role offers hands-on work, a collaborative culture, and real opportunities to influence processes. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to own supply chain outcomes for a national STEM camp program, apply now.

Qualifications

• Quantitative Thinking: Strong ability to plan, analyze, and assess supply metrics numerically for strategic purchasing and inventory decision-making.
• Organizational Excellence: Exceptional expertise in scheduling, procurement, and high-volume fulfillment management.
• Hands-on Material Handling: practical tasks including heavy material preparation, packing, and volume management; able to handle warehouse work.
• Leadership & Accountability: Proven ability to lead small production teams, cultivate a responsible and reliable team culture, and enforce strict adherence to timelines.
• High-Agency Problem-Solving: An analytical approach to resolving process bottlenecks with innovative operational fixes.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & supply chain management: oversee end-to-end material logistics, kit prep, inventory tracking, and campsite delivery setup.
• Program & operational planning: supervise material assembly, scheduling, supply ordering, and enforce protocols.
• Warehouse & workspace management: maintain organized, clean central workspace, optimize inventory flow.
• Cross-departmental collaboration: communicate with headquarters and on-site leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Performance evaluation & optimization: monitor supply chain performance and implement new methods to improve operations.

Skills

Quantitative Thinking

Organizational Excellence

Hands-on Material Handling

Leadership & Accountability

High-Agency Problem-Solving

Job description

About NORY

NORY is the premier STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, enriching the learning journey of over 4,000 children annually through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Our mission is to nurture young risk-takers, problem-solvers, and empathetic leaders. Discover more about our mission and program:

• Instagram: bit.ly/noryi

• LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink

• Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1

Position Overview: Materials Coordinator

Are you an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual eager to learn and thrive within a dynamic, fast-growing startup environment? If you are seeking professional growth and want to be part of a team where your efforts and feedback directly shape the company's trajectory, you are the ideal candidate for our Materials Coordinator role.

We are in search of a go-to problem-solver—someone whose "yes" is an absolute commitment to getting things done!

Position Details:

• Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 annual salary

• Location: New York, NY

• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Manage all end-to-end aspects of material logistics. This includes kit preparation, inventory tracking, and campsite delivery setup, ensuring a flawless and efficient supply pipeline.

• Program & Operational Planning: Oversee physical enrichment program preparations, manage the material assembly team, handle scheduling, coordinate supply ordering, and implement strict operational protocols.

• Warehouse & Workspace Management: Maintain a highly organized, clean, and positive central workspace, optimizing inventory flow and layout.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Foster clear, proactive communication with headquarters and on-site camp leadership teams to ensure seamless daily camp operations.

• Performance Evaluation & Optimization: Continually assess and track supply chain performance and inventory accuracy. Develop and document new methods and protocols to continuously optimize operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Quantitative Thinking: Strong ability to plan, analyze, and assess supply metrics numerically for strategic purchasing and inventory decision-making.

• Organizational Excellence: Exceptional expertise in scheduling, procurement, and high-volume fulfillment management.

• Hands-on Material Handling: Deep enthusiasm for practical, hands-on tasks including heavy material preparation, packing, and volume management. Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of active warehouse and logistical work.

• Leadership & Accountability: Proven ability to lead small production teams, cultivate a responsible and reliable team culture, and enforce strict adherence to timeline protocols.

• High-Agency Problem-Solving: An analytical approach to resolving process bottlenecks with a track record of developing innovative operational fixes.

Why This Role Rocks

You will grow alongside a rapidly expanding company at the forefront of nurturing thousands of children annually. Working in a startup-spirited environment offers rapid learning curves and unmatched advancement opportunities. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership members, contributing to a rich learning atmosphere. Your suggestions will be heard and valued, contributing to the development of an elite hub for visionary individuals whose work directly influences hundreds of teachers and thousands of kids every year.

Live Our Vision: Our 'Ways of Being'

We look for operators who don't just match a skill set, but who deeply resonate with our core culture. At NORY, our daily decisions are guided by our 'Ways of Being':

• Purpose-Driven: We are intentional in our actions, always leading with "why" to cultivate intrinsic motivation.

• Solution-Oriented: We challenge ourselves to figure out how to make something work before questioning if it is possible.

• Data-Informed: Our strategic choices and assessments are grounded in logic and empirical data.

• Accountable: We practice personal discipline and take full ownership of our outcomes.

• Growth-Minded: We actively seek out feedback and embrace diverse perspectives to continually evolve.

• Root-Cause Solvers: We reject superficial fixes, choosing instead to analyze and solve problems with sustainable, scalable solutions.

• Unifiers: We foster a loving, collaborative team culture rooted in genuine empathy and compassion.

Explore our full 'Ways of Being' ethos at www.nory.co/value.

Equal Opportunity Employer NORY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.