POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the CEO and other company leadership members, the Program & Event Associate will play a key role in content creation, event coordination and support, and communications and provide support for company events and projects. This position requires flexibility, problem-solving, extraordinary attention to detail, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, superior levels of customer service, and high-quality work.
Essential Functions
The Program & Event Associate job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
BOOST Conference, Legacy Summit & Company Events Implementation
· Coordinate schedule of ICW meetings and provide on-site support (on-going)
· Coordinate collection of Leadership Team Basket donations (on-going)
· Coordinate merchant outreach and raffledonation collections (on-going)
· Coordinate Meet the Authors event (on-going)
· Support Get on the Bus event (on-going)
· Coordinate Podcast Lounge event (on-going)
· Coordinate Innovation Alley (on-going)
· Support BOOST Conference Special Events sub-committee(s) (on-going)
· Support coordination of Legacy Summit logistics (on-going)
· Support BOOST Leadership Team logistics (on-going)
Communications, Outreach, and Social Media
· Facilitate event calendar outreach to our stakeholders
· Facilitate partnership outreach to our stakeholders
· Compile & design Student Quotes and other job-related projects in Canva
· Provide on-going communication with key stakeholders and VIP clientele
· Maintain active list of global award opportunities
· Data entry for all departments, projects in database, and email listserves
· Collaborate with Communications Coordinator to ensure implementation of social media related to job duties
Leadership
· Develop relationship with key stakeholders within the in and out-of-school time field to enhance business opportunities and growth of company
· Provide exceptional customer service to all clients and stakeholders
· Be an eager and active participant in company culture and role model amongst team members
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
· 2+ years in similar work capacity.
· Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and thrives on managing multiple tasks.
· High proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Google platform; Canva; ability to learn new software/platforms.
· Excellent writing, editing, verbal, phone communication skills.
· Experience in high-level client relations and customer service (radical hospitality).
· Self-starter with a positive “can do” attitude, extraordinary communication and customer service skills; project management skills.
· Ability to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team while continuing to grow and gain expertise from senior staff.
· Experience and passion for inspiring and creating change and social justice in educational and social service agencies serving youth.
· Commit to personal and professional growth and development.
· Ability to interact with and build relationships with fellow team members, a diverse global clientele, and the public.
· Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Other Requirements
· Must be able to attend and work at the annual BOOST Conference and other company events.
· Ability to attend and participate in “live/in-person” company events is required and may include working nights, weekends, and travel during certain times of the year.
· Valid California Driver’s License, access to the use of a reliable automobile on a daily basis, and valid automobile insurance.
· Be a U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national, or foreign national possessing a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. (Alien Registration or “Green Card”). Student visas and temporary work visas do not qualify.
Physical Requirements
· Frequent repetitive hand use and simple grasping, e.g., desk and computer functions
· Ability to sit for prolonged periods
· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
· Ability to ascend/descend stairs
Safety and In-person Work
· Strictly comply with all applicable public health orders and organizational safety protocols.
· Willing to obtain COVID-19 vaccine.
· Remain flexible in order to adjust to changing safety protocols and health orders as needed.
We are committed to diversity and to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. At BOOST and in all BOOST-related activities and events, we affirm the sexual orientation and gender identity of each individual and aim to create LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming environments and learning opportunities.This policy applies to hiring, internal, promotions, training opportunities, advancement opportunities, and terminations. This policy also applies to all employees, Leadership Team members, volunteers, clients, and contractors that present/speak/exhibit at or sponsor BOOST-related activities and events.
Location
San Diego, CA/Little Italy area
Salary
$26/hour to start, hourly position, non-exempt
Benefits
Year One- 8 hours PTO accrual per month
16 paid holidays
(Opt-in 401K Plan)
Application Procedure
Qualified applicants: Please submit the following documents to [emailprotected]
· Your eligible resume (Attach in PDF format to email response)
· Put your Cover/Interest Letter in the body of the email
· Writing sample (Attach minimum 500-word count sample)
This position is open until filled. No phone calls, walk-ins, or recruiters, please.
