Program and Project Specialist

LUV Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LUV Institute seeks a program professional to oversee multiple initiatives, coach within workforce development, and lead workshops and outreach efforts in the Chicago area. You will coordinate schedules, collect data, and collaborate with partners to advance project goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in program management, with strong organizational and communication skills. Travel and a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in program management and facilitation.
• Experience in curriculum development, data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specific programs and project work plans to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Manage the CNA program.
• Serve as Coach in Workforce Development Program.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, meetings, retreats, and conferences.
• Assist with creating and facilitating program marketing plans.
• Manage relationships with community partners, participants, and others to achieve objectives.
• Create program and project flyers for dissemination.
• Recruit and retain program participants and volunteers.
• Represent the organization at community events.
• Collaborate in evaluating program effectiveness to improve methods.
• Assist with planning culminating program events.
• Create sign-in sheets for participants.
• Update hours and attendance of participants.
• Score and record assessment results in spreadsheets.
• Distribute and collect W-9s.
• Review and approve participants’ timesheets.
• Create and maintain payroll spreadsheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Confidentiality

Relationship management

Car ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe

Canva

G Suite

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee specific programs and project work plans to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time, and funding limitations, or other specifications
• Manage the CNA program
• Serve in the capacity of a Coach in the Workforce Development Program
• Help to develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, meetings, retreats, and/or conferences
• Assist with creating and facilitating program marketing plans
• Manage relationships with community partners, participants, and others to facilitate program and project objectives
• Create program and project flyers for physical and digital dissemination.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of program participants and volunteers
• Represent the organization at community events
• Collaborate in the evaluation of program and project effectiveness to develop and implement improved methods
• Assist with planning of culminating program events
• Create sign-in sheets for program participants
• Update and track program participants’ hours and attendance
• Score and record assessment results in respective spreadsheets
• Distribute and collect W-9s
• Review and approve program participants’ timesheets
• Create and maintain payroll spreadsheets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (a master’s is preferred) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in program management and facilitation, curriculum construction, data collection, and analysis, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
• Technological Proficiencies: Adobe, Canva, G Suite, and Office 365
• Ability to navigate and create posts on social media platforms
• Have the required background clearance
• MUST HAVE A CAR

Key Competencies

• Microsoft Office 365 proficiency (i.e., Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner, etc.)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliability