Metro East Saturday Program Coordinator

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA); Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is seeking a Metro East Saturday Program Coordinator to lead the planning, setup, daily operations, and takedown of Saturday STEM programs across multiple sites. The role requires reliable, organized individuals who can work with minimal supervision to ensure smooth program delivery.

The position is part-time and temporary, with Saturday morning to early afternoon sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have own reliable transportation to and between program sites.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience coordinating youth programs, camps, or educational activities preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport program supplies and materials as needed.
• Dependable, proactive, and adaptable to changing program needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and take down the program, transporting supplies between sites.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resolve logistical issues to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Support instructional staff by preparing materials, organizing classrooms, and assisting with student activities as needed.
• Coordinate and direct volunteers or assistants to support program logistics and student engagement.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for staff, students, and families, providing information and responding to immediate needs.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are properly inventoried, maintained, and transported between program sites.
• Communicate progress, needs, or challenges promptly to the Innovation Hub Manager.

Skills

Own reliable transportation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Youth programs coordination

Ability to lift/transport supplies

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: The Metro East Saturday Program Coordinator will provide independent leadership for the planning, set-up, daily operations, and take-down of Saturday STEM programs. This position requires an individual who is reliable, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision to ensure smooth program delivery across multiple sites.

Work Schedule:

• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Saturdays during program sessions, typically in the morning to early afternoon.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Independently manage program set-up and take-down, including transportation of supplies between sites.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations and proactively resolve logistical issues to ensure a safe, efficient learning environment.

• Support instructional staff by preparing materials, organizing classrooms, and assisting with student activities as needed.

• Coordinate and provide direction to volunteers or assistants to support program logistics and student engagement.

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for staff, students, and families, providing information and responding to immediate needs.

• Ensure supplies and equipment are properly inventoried, maintained, and transported between program sites.

• Communicate progress, needs, or challenges promptly to the Innovation Hub Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have own reliable transportation to and between program sites.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

• Experience coordinating youth programs, camps, or educational activities preferred.

• Ability to lift and transport program supplies and materials as needed.

• Dependable, proactive, and adaptable to changing program needs.

Compensation:

This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, employment-at-will position. This position pays $20.00/hr. This position is not benefits eligible.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.