Give Merit, Inc Program Coordinator Detroit, MI · Full time

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ESSENTIAL Responsibilities & Duties

General

• Develop a deep knowledge of Merit’s/Give Merit’s history, purpose, and goals to create platforms for young people to create the future
• Support organizational special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor and senior leadership
• Work toward the organization’s shared vision by being mission-driven and operating with a growth mindset
• Seek, be accepting of, and adjust to regular feedback to improve performance

FATE High School Program Coordination

• Effectively uphold program mission, values, and goals while supporting delivery of FATE programming
• Support the HS Program Director and team in the preparation and delivery of the FATE program
• Serve as a key member of the FATE HS Program Team including HS Program Director, Program Leads, and another Program Coordinator
• Establish and sustain meaningful, positive relationships with students
• Support program team members in workshop preparation, setup and execution and clean-up, to include but not limited to, curriculum facilitation as needed, room setup and breakdown, material preparation and distribution, student engagement, and managing cohort trackers/internal data
• Provide support on program special projects related to social media, CRM, events, or similar areas, as needed
• Required to work some evenings and/or weekends in accordance with programmatic needs and/or events
• Perform other duties as assigned

FATE High School Mentor Recruitment and Support

• Effectively perform mentor management functions to best support FATE mentors in their support of FATE students
• Provide strong and timely communication to all prospective and  participating mentors
• Efficiently utilize the systems and processes created to support recruitment, training, and relationship development
• Conduct the applicable recruitment process to include informational sessions, application review, and interviews in a timely manner
• Facilitate the initial and on-going mentor trainings
• Ensure positive and meaningful mentor and mentee relationship development in accordance with programmatic policies and expectations
• Coordinate workshop logistics to include but not limited to mentor transportation, communication of workshop details, and mentor engagement
• Provide student org advising and management to a group of University of Michigan mentors
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, preferred
• Passion for serving the Detroit community, especially youth
• Has a growth mindset and views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, and demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Personal understanding and knowledge of the demographics, challenges, and changing landscape of Detroit
• Drive to impact change for our students
• Ability to bring the absolute best out of individuals
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability with managing multiple tasks with time sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high sense of integrity and handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Exhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive)
• Ability to adapt to new technology and/or applications
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends 
• Must have reliable transportation

WORK SCHEDULE

During the Program Year, this position’s schedule operates as follows: 

Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 6:0PM

Friday - 9AM - 5PM 

This is a salaried, non-exempt position. Give Merit offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401K (with match), life insurance and disability coverage. Cover letters and resumes are due no later than January 10, 2025.