Programs Support, Play Program

Kids Around the World; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

401k with employer match

PTO

Dental

Job summary

Kids Around the World is seeking a hands-on operations coordinator to support the Play Program and Food Program logistics, including removal, refurbishment, shipping, installation, and event support with volunteers.

The role also involves leading teams, traveling internationally (1-3 trips/yr) and domestically (6-12 trips/yr), and attending weekly meetings. Benefits include health insurance stipend, 401k with employer match, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Commitment to faith-based service and helping others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate volunteers
• Resourceful with problem-solving
• Experience with construction, welding or fabrication a plus
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack
• Comfortable engaging audiences in high-energy environments
• Proficient with Google Drive and KATW platforms

Responsibilities

• Support and execute Playground Removal SOP and refurbishment processes
• Maintain accurate inventory and reporting for playground refurbishment and shipment prep
• Lead volunteer teams for removals and refurbishment
• Travel internationally (1-3 trips/year) to support installation
• Travel domestically (6-12 trips/year) for remote removals
• Act as showrunner or support for Food Program events (2-5 annually)
• Execute Food Packing Events per Playbook; engage volunteers and MC events
• Capture stories and images post-events to relay program impact
• Develop and improve logistical efficiencies for the program
• Attend weekly staff and team meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Faith-based leadership

Excellent communication

Volunteer management

Problem solving

Construction & fabrication

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Travel readiness 15-20%

Forklift operation

Public speaking / MC

Google Drive

KATW platforms

Tools

Google Drive

KATW system platforms

Forklift

Pallet jack

Box truck operation

Job description

Primarily support the operational efforts of the Play Program through removal, refurbishment, shipping and installation efforts. Provide support for the Food Program by supporting and/or running food packing events (as coordinated with PPM and Food Program Manager).

Job Summary/Duties:

• PLAY PROGRAM
  • Support and execute playground removals per Playground Removal SOP
  • Maintain accurate systems reporting as playgrounds are entered into inventory and go through the refurbishment and shipment preparation process
  • Lead volunteer teams in relation to playground removals and refurbishment
  • Support playground refurbishment efforts, itemized inventory efforts, and shipment preparation and execution efforts per Playground Refurbishment SOP
  • Travel internationally to support the installation efforts of the PLAY Program (1-3 annually)
  • Travel domestically to support remote playground removals (6-12 annually)
• FOOD PROGRAM
  • Act as Showrunner or Support for Food Program events when assigned (2-5 annually)
    • Accurately execute Food Packing Events per Process Playbook
      • Engage volunteers in fun, upbeat, meaningful and memorable service experience
      • Act as public face and MC for high-energy events involving diverse audiences
      • Capture images and stories from events that highlight the spirit of the program
    • Provide key follow-up information post-event in order to retain and expand relationships

• Develop, recommend and improve logistical efficiencies for program
• Ensure systems and processes are utilized for efficiency and reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay, Schedule and Benefits:

• Full time, salaried position. Typical workday hours of 7:00a-3:30p, Tuesday - Saturday, upon completion of a 90 training period.
• This role includes some 'weekend' working hours, mitigated through flexible hours Tues.-Sat., upon approval.
• Attending weekly staff and team meetings are required.
• Benefits include health insurance stipend, 401k with employer match, PTO, dental, and more.

Qualities/Skills:

• Committed faith in Jesus Christ, manifest in heart and hands that serve others first
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Works well with, and able to lead volunteer teams
• Resourceful with good problem solving capabilities
• Construction, welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds on a recurring basis
• Ability to support international and domestic travel 15-20% of the time
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and 26' box truck
• Comfortable engaging medium-sized audiences in High-Energy environment
• Proficient in Google Drive suite
• Proficient in KATW system platforms