What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Program Coordinator position at Boston Red Sox?
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Red Sox Foundation is one of the largest team charities in Major League Baseball, strategically using its platform to be a leading source of hope and positivity off the field in the areas of health, education and recreation. By coupling our year-round, direct-service programming with our grant-making initiatives and core partnerships, we utilize a unique model as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to effectively triple our impact in New England and Lee County, Florida. It is the passion of the best fans in baseball that make our work possible.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This role is primarily responsible for supporting the execution of the Foundation’s educational programming, including but not limited to its core program, Red Sox Scholars (RSS). You will be responsible for providing academic coaching and mentorship to all students in RSS, with a specific emphasis on ensuring engagement throughout a student’s time in RSS. You will support the Programs Team with the design, coordination, and evaluation of all educational programming to achieve the expected outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works as a primary point of contact between the Red Sox Foundation and Red Sox Scholars, providing consistent communication, mentorship, guidance, and advocacy to all our current and alumni Scholars.
- Executes programming for Red Sox Scholars program in collaboration with the Red Sox Foundation Programs Team
- Builds relationships with Scholars and their families to ensure constant and consistent communications via phone, text, zoom and in-person
- Conducts formal quarterly, in-person or virtual check-ins with Scholars to identify their needs and support their academic, professional, and social progress
- Utilizes Salesforce database to track student success and generate reports
- Manages the scholarship renewal and disbursement process, helping Red Sox Scholars to review their financial aid packages, maximize their scholarship and financial aid, and find additional scholarship opportunities
- Builds and maintains relationships with colleges, universities and vocational programs
- Connects Scholars with professional development opportunities to gain exposure to different career pathways, build their networks, and apply for internships and jobs
- Organizes events for Red Sox Scholar programming throughout the year
- Supports the Foundation Programs Team with all initiatives designed to increase access and opportunity to educational resources
- Supports the Fenway Park Learning Lab with logistics and operations on tour days
- Assists with sponsor activation related to Red Sox Foundation programming and works collaboratively with colleagues across departments to activate new strategies for sponsor engagement.
- Attends and works events as a representative of the Red Sox Foundation, as assigned
CHARACTERISITICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- 1-2 years of experience working with youth in high school and/or college
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
- Organized and detail oriented
- Willing and able to travel throughout the year (current driver’s license strongly preferred)
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
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