The Program Coordinator works with the Executive Director, Director of Programs and Manager of Operations to facilitate all of ElectricGirls' programming. This involves high administrative skills and assisting in leading the education team (instructors, volunteers, and interns) to create the best Electric Girls experience possible - optimizing learning and fun. To be successful in this role, you must be able to help with facilitating classrooms, as well as leading other educators, building curriculum and lesson plans, and communicating operational needs of our learning environments.

No prior engineering experience is required, however administrative, leadership, management, classroom teaching experience, and an engaged interest in STEM are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. All staff will be asked to complete a background check prior to onboarding.

At a granular level, in addition to other duties, the Program Coordinator will:

Work closely with the Director of Program to execute programs successfully and plan for growth

• Assist with research, development, and implementation of policies and best practices
• Leading and creating, engaging lesson plans for instructors
• Encourage girls as they learn new, often difficult skills
• Work with the Operations Department to maintain safe, clean, and organized learning environments, tools, supplies, and equipment
• Communicate any classroom needs in a timely manner
• Work and collaborate as a part of the instructor team to ensure all student-centric operations (lunch, snack, carpool, before and after-care, etc.) in and out of the classroom are running smoothly
• Build, encourage, and maintain culture and community among the education team
• Manage the flow and daily schedule of the instructor team via regular email & Slack communication
• Participate in professional development throughout the year
• Communicate Programs department’s plans and needs with Electric Girls' staff for external presentation
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, school administrators, and attend community events
• Assist with managing observations and data
• Ensure best practices are evident throughout the program
• Build relationships and encourage engagement with students’ families through regular communications
• Manage behavior, injury, and growth interventions

You’ll work well with us if:

• You embody the core values of Electric Girls: Curiosity, Kindness, and Perseverance
• You love learning and growing
• You can create fun and engaging lesson plans
• You are passionate about creating an equitable educational environment for students and families in New Orleans, particularly around the issue of girls’ access to education and mentorship in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
• You have classroom experience (general education or informal education)
• You can mentally and emotionally navigate uncertainty in your job
• You’re a strong leader and enjoy working with a multiplicity of personalities
• Teammates feel comfortable around and motivated by you
• You anticipate needs and solve problems before they become an issue
• You are comfortable communicating through various mediums with a variety of individuals
• You like to learn from and build on teammates’ strengths
• You are obsessed with feedback – collecting, synthesizing, and acting on it
• You’re comfortable building with us and understand that while somewhat established, we are always seeking to grow and improve
• You embrace ambiguity but pay attention to details
• You are motivated to build relationships with educators, students, parents, volunteers, and our community
• You are willing to assist with manual labor such as moving supplies.

Additional Expected Competencies:

• Organization and planning - plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Attention to detail - Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Flexibility - Understands that change can happen quickly and is prepared to adapt as needed.
• Reliability - Consistently executes responsibilities without follow-up
• Communication - Conveys information in a succinct, efficient, appropriate, and timely manner.

* Bonus Experiences You May Have:

• Experience working formally with children
• Experience as a facilitator, coach, or teacher
• Experience managing data or creating systems
• Experience working at a startup, or start-up-like organization