Program Coordinator

Our Company

The Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) is a Kentucky-based nonprofit that provides collaborative, industry-led executive leadership to attract and promote advanced research, sustainability, commercialization and talent development in Kentucky’s metals industry–and, ultimately, for Kentucky to be seen as the preeminent destination for metals innovation.

Summary of Role

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing the day-to-day operations of a program(s) and/or initiative(s). They work closely with team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the MI2 initiatives meet their objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assists with the planning and coordination of one or more programs and/or initiatives.

· Responsible for the execution of one or more programs and/or initiatives.

· Supports industry led initiatives to successful and impactful completion.

· Provides Collaborative efforts and relationship management of ecosystem partners and metals industry representatives.

· Coordinates and participates in Mi2 and ecosystem events and seeking additional collaboration opportunities for Mi2.

· Communicates with and inclusion of other Mi2 team members.

· Accountable to compile data and metrics for annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); including other company reports on a monthly or as needed basis.

· Other duties as needed & assigned by MI2 leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:[SG1] [CM2]

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans

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Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Requirements

· Experience with coordinating various programs or projects that have multiple stakeholders simultaneously

· Experience with Client Relationship Management software.

· Ability to devote 40 hours ( /-) [SG3] to the role each week.

· Ability to travel within the state up to 50%.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficiency if Microsoft Office Suite – Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

· Comfort in working in a fully remote organization.

· Experience in economic development and/or the advanced manufacturing ecosystem is preferred.

· Experience with and knowledge of application of technology and/or sourcing technology that solves industry challenges is a plus

· Experience with and knowledge of talent and workforce concepts is a plus.

· Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, this employee is regularly required to sit for 6 hours per workday; walk; reach with hands and arms; and use hands. This employee will regularly sit and regularly talk or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The primary work environment is in an office setting; the noise level is usually moderate and typical for an office setting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bowling Green, OH 43402 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, OH 43402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bowling Green, OH 43402

Salary : $25 - $30