Program Coordinator

Project Lift; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Lift is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and administer its programs. This role involves planning, organizing, and delivering project activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate should possess a BA or advanced degree and have 3-5 years of program management experience. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential. The job may require occasional lifting and working in varied environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in program management or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and make decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers Project LIFT’s Programs.
• Executes overall program planning and activities.
• Develops new initiatives supporting Project LIFT's strategic direction.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees accurate tracking of program data.

Skills

High level of confidentiality

Effective public speaking

Program management skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Proficiency in computer skills

Education

BA or advanced degree

Job description

Reports to: Executive Director of Martin County

Location: Martin County

Summary of Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers Project LIFT’s Programs including planning, organizing, delievery and documentation of activities. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provides and performs program delivery functions including the following:

• Execution of the overall program and planning its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization, including transportation and parent communication
• Assists with recruiting for participants
• Observing programming in all departments daily; Models behavior for instructors
• Develops new initiatives to support the strategic direction of Project LIFT.
• Assists in the development of a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement
• Ensures the program operates within Project LIFT’s policies and procedures and complies with established playbooks
• Oversees the collection and maintenance of records according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization; ensures tracking data is accurate and submitted timely
• Coordinates the delivery of services to increase effectiveness and efficiency including transportation and drug testing of participants
• Assists with special projects.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended primarily as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties and/or responsibilities does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Able to speak effectively in public.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings and to speak effectively in public
• Ability to organize information, materials, and ideas for effective program management, to analyze situations accurately, to problem-solve, and to make decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in community organizations, staff, and parents.
• Effective written communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, databases, e-mail, and internet usage.

Qualifications

BA or advanced degree with 3-5 years experience in program management or equivalent work experience.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to sit at a desk and use a computer. The employee is required to stand and walk. The noise level in the work environment varies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the employee must able to lift up to minimum of 25lbs, able to work in non-air conditioned environment and to stay on feet for extended periods of time.

The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.