Program Coordinator - FIRST Robotics Competition
8 days ago
Manchester
Job Description Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students? These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow! What We Offer We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. As a Great Place to Work® certified company, you’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life-changing programs. Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes: • Healthcare Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Life & AD&D Insurance, • Supplemental life insurance, • Voluntary accident and legal plans, • Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD), • Flexible Work Schedule, • Hybrid Work Model, • 160 PTO hours for FT employees, • 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday), • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure, • 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year, • One paid volunteer day per anniversary year, • Maternity and Parental Leave, • 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match), • Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans Who You Are The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team is seeking a stellar organizer to plan, schedule, and implement key projects for the FRC team. As a project implementer, you will handle relationships, facilitate team communications, update applicable program documentation and evaluation criteria, develop training materials, and communicate FIRST Robotic Competition messaging to diverse populations. Our ideal candidate will maintain a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and accuracy while handling multiple competing demands providing high-quality customer service and promoting the FIRST ethos of Gracious Professionalism®. FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, and we seek candidates based in New England or willing to relocate to New England. Although this role will have the flexibility to work remote, we are looking for candidates who can easily and frequently travel by car to our headquarters during competition season (November – May) or as needed for in-person events. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. What You Will Do Collaborate with FIRST co-workers and external parties to make sure equipment and support material is available where and when needed for regional, district, and off-season events. Additionally, you will: • Oversee event program satisfaction survey efforts; evaluate results., • Provide logistical, planning, implementation, and cost control support in executing Kickoff, Championship, and off-season events., • Develop and supervise plans, schedules, third party service providers, and volunteers during FIRST Headquarters' events - both on/off site - including kickoff, filming, events, etc., • Work directly with the FIRST warehouse staff to lead all aspects of inventory and logistics associated with FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) event execution., • Interface with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for our safety program including safety animation program and the team safety manual., • FIRST Robotic Competition point of contact, for regional staff and committees, providing specific program information on policy, procedure (i.e. robot transportation exemption), and marketing/support materials., • Work directly with key volunteer groups/committees to evaluate prior year program performance, delivery, and quality; develop and implement program improvements and enhancements., • Run the mobile machine shop program for events and Championship., • Requires travel to assigned events/championships., • HS diploma or GED required and generally, 3 years of job-related experience in areas such. as logistics, operations, and/or event management., • Strong project planning, monitoring, and execution skills., • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint., • Excellent collaboration skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Flexibility to travel 10 - 15% depending on the time of the year. Commitment to FIRST® Core Values Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas. Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems. Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world. Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences. Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together. Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do! Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination. I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. 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