Program Coordinator

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks a temporary Program Coordinator to plan and oversee community education offerings for youth and adults. The role coordinates classes, activities, and staff, ensuring a balanced program and timely marketing.

The coordinator will recruit and supervise instructors, collaborate with peers, and monitor budgets to meet financial targets while supporting lifelong learning in the Elk River area.

Qualifications

• Experience addressing diverse learning styles of youth and adults.
• Proficient with technology for information management and marketing.
• Strong leadership and ability to work in a team.
• Creative thinker able to apply ideas across venues.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize.
• Flexible and available for varied schedules to observe programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall planning and scheduling of classes and activities for a well-balanced program.
• Develop new opportunities for targeted age groups to meet unmet needs.
• Recruit, interview, train and supervise instructors and staff.
• Coordinate with other coordinators to balance programs for youth and other audiences.
• Plan and monitor budgets for classes and activities to meet financial targets.
• Work with staff to promote activities to the community in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Creativity

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Technology proficiency

Job description

Program Coordinator (8 hours per day; TEMPORARY position from 9/11/26-11/25/26) JobID: 19287

• Position Type: Community Education/ Program Coordinator
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Community Education
• Date Available: 9/11/26-11/25/26
• Closing Date: 09/10/2026

Rate of Pay:

Description: The Coordinator of Community Education will coordinate lifelong learning activities for a variety of ages year-round in the Elk River Area School District, so that community needs for education and involvement are met.

Job Summary

• Coordinate overall planning and scheduling of classes and activities so that a well-balanced program with a variety of offerings is available throughout ISD 728.
• Develop new opportunities for targeted age groups so that unmet needs, resident requests, and new ideas can be addressed.
• Recruit, interview, provide leadership, train and supervise instructors, and other staff to provide high quality and organized programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Community Education Coordinators and other program planning staff to ensure a balanced program is offered for school age youth or other audiences.
• Plan and monitor budgets for classes and activities so that resources are maximized and programs meet their financial targets.
• Work with the Program Manager and other staff to coordinate the production of marketing materials and opportunities to ensure that activities are promoted to the community in a timely and effective manner.

Qualifications

• Training or experience to address various learning styles of youth and adult learners.
• Proficient in the use of technology for managing information and marketing activities.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Creativity and the ability to apply it in a variety of venues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and availability to work a varied schedule as necessary to observe programs or participate in meetings or events.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.