Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

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

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 E xperiences for people with disabilities, building a S upport community for their families, and providing P urpose for adults with disabilities through meaningful employment.

About ESP:

Founded in 1986 in Watkinsville, Georgia, ESP exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families and change communities for the better. 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 we're 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

Top Five Responsibilities :

1. Create transformative experiences for all year-round programs supporting our Members and their families.
2. Oversee Programs operations and logistics for all year-round programs, ensuring high quality participant safety and engagement
3. Leadership, Management, and Accountability of any Programs assistants, and program interns.
4. Engagement and communication with ESP families and stakeholders
5. Welcome new families and provide family support to those who need it

Detailed Functions and Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities of growth for Programs in Savannah
• Oversee the planning and implementation of all program events (Club Events, Summer Camps, Family events, SIBS programming and Soul Groups)
• Engage with community members to recruit new families, and assist with identifying new volunteers and Java Joy opportunities
• 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
• Conduct New Family Meetings to new members starting with us
• Provide emergency family support as needed
• Manage and coach assistants, and interns during programs to ensure participants are properly cared for
• Communicate effectively with 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
• Assist with Java Joy events as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prioritize safety for our participants, families, interns, assistants and volunteers at year-round programs
• Creative and innovative programming skills
• Actively seek input and collaborate across the organization
• Meet daily needs and project deadlines while also being strategic and performance-oriented
• 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
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communications, with the ability to lead meetings, speak to community audiences, share ESP’s mission, and communicate with diverse audiences
• 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 programs/events/projects
• A high quotient for hospitality and customer service
• Experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities not required

Job Details:

• Compensation : $50,00 - $55,000
• FLSA Status : Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time
• Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, 401k matching, generous PTO policy
• Supervisor : Executive Director
• Supervises : Program Interns
• Location : Savannah, Georgia

ESP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

ESP is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. As part of this commitment, esp will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact ESP's People Team at [email protected].