Savannah Program Coordinator

Summary:

esp is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Savannah Programs Team. The Savannah Program Coordinator’s role is to plan, develop, implement, staff, and review all year-round programs that occur in their respective city.

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in planning and maintaining the quality of esp programs and events for all esp families. This position requires a passionate individual with a keen eye for safety and the ability to create transformative experiences. A team mindset and multitasking skills are essential. esp's mission is fulfilled through fun Experiences for people with disabilities, building a Support community for their families, and providing Purpose for adults with disabilities through meaningful employment.

Top Five Responsibilities:

1. Create transformative experiences for all year-round programs
2. Oversee Programs operations and logistics for all year-round programs, ensuring good participant safety and engagement
3. Leadership, Management, and Accountability of any Programs assistants, interns, and/or volunteers
4. Engagement and communication with esp families and stakeholders
5. Quality Control and execution of excellent programs

About esp:

esp exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families, changing communities for the better! Founded in 1986 in Watkinsville, Georgia, esp now operates four locations across the state of Georgia to provide year-round programming, summer camp, and family support to nearly 1,000 families and growing. To learn more, visit espyouandme.org

Our Values

• Infused with Joyful Hospitality
• Innovating Possibilities
• Activating the Abilities of All
• Fascinated with Fun
• Compassion, Freely Given
• Connecting the Unconnected
• Persevering, Together

Detailed Functions, Responsibilities & Skills:

• Identify opportunities of growth for Programs in Savannah
• Oversee the implementation of all program events (Afternoon Programs, Club Events, Miracle League Games, Summer Camps)
• Recruit, train, and manage all Afternoon Programs interns and/or volunteers
• Attend and run Java Joy events to high standard
• Engage with community members to recruit new families, volunteers, Java Joy bookings, etc.
• Create an annual programs calendar, ensuring a diverse portfolio of transformative experiences
• Regularly audit all esp Savannah programs and ensure the “esp way” and standard is being met
• Represent esp in the community
• Provide emergency family support as needed
• Identify target audiences to invite into the mission of esp for year-round programming
• Manage and coach assistants and interns during programs to ensure participants are properly cared for
• Cultivate and manage relationships with interns, community partners, and volunteers in our community
• Communicate effectively with a set age group of esp Savannah families and assist them year-round with all family support needs
• Be a strong advocate for keeping the esp Savannah building and assets in great condition, looking for ways to continually improve

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prioritize safety for our participants, families, interns, assistants and volunteers at year-round programs
• Actively seek input and collaborate across the organization on how we can be better
• Meet daily needs and project deadlines while also being strategic and performance-oriented
• Think strategically about how we can innovate new and ongoing programs
• Exhibit strong time and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple events
• Lead the implementation of a successful intern training program
• Warmly engage with esp families and stakeholders
• Develop charismatic, concise, and influential presentations to impact the community everywhere you go
• Successfully manage multiple projects and competing needs, always prioritizing what is in the best interest of esp’s mission
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communicator, with the ability to lead meetings, speak to community audiences, share esp’s mission, and communicate with diverse audiences
• Engage with community members, build meaningful relationships, and advance the esp mission with them
• Work nights and weekends on a flexible schedule

Experience/Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in Google Suite and comfortable with technology and multiple management platforms
• Preferred history of planning and executing large programs/projects
• A high quotient for hospitality and customer service
• Experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities not required

Job Details:

• Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, 401k matching after one-year, generous PTO policy
• Supervisor: Executive Director
• Supervises: N/A
• Location: Savannah, Georgia