Program Coordinator - Genesys Works

Genesys Works is a nonprofit organization that trains and employs high school seniors to participate in internships at major corporations. Our mission is to enable students from historically marginalized communities to enter and thrive in the economic mainstream by providing them with the knowledge and work experience required to succeed as professionals. The Program Coordinator is crucial to fulfilling this mission as this role is the organization's direct liaison between our students and corporate supervisors.

In our Bay Area office, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can lead, motivate, and mentor youth in a manner that helps transform promising students into young professionals. Qualified individuals will also have the enthusiasm, confidence, and organizational skills to manage and build relationships with the corporate clients who employ our students. This position is diverse and flexible regarding the type of work you will be doing but is centered on providing excellent support to our students in all phases of the program. Program Coordinators aim to see students enter the program in summer training as high school juniors and graduate 14 months later as self-confident young professionals with a positive outlook on their careers and educational futures.

Responsibilities

• Teach our professional skills curriculum to students during an eight-week summer training program
• Develop trusted relationships with students to mentor and encourage them throughout the program
• Lead team meetings of Genesys Works students during the school year where you assist them in choosing a career path, applying to colleges, and securing the financial aid to be successful in college
• Rate and evaluate student performance to assist in the internship placement process
• Manage relationships with corporate clients to ensure that client and student issues in the workplace are dealt with effectively
• Monitor intern performance in the workplace and support with motivational best practices
• Work with guidance counselors and teachers at targeted high schools to identify and recruit appropriate students for Genesys Works
• Manage projects, including planning student events and coordinating student performance reviews
• Assist with new office initiatives in areas including, but not limited to, communications, fundraising, client recruitment, curriculum development, student recruitment, and alumni programming

Qualifications

We seek candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s mission and the career and educational advancement of youth from marginalized communities. The ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment, has a passion for collaboration and teamwork, and demonstrates a record of achievement in previous activities.

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor and 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong presence and leadership in a training room
• People management skills
• Initiative to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus
• Heart, humor, and a commitment to our youth development mission
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations
• A passion for learning, innovation, and excitement about implementing new ideas
• Project management skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Comfort working with computers, databases, and Microsoft Office applications
• Four-year college degree, all majors considered

Compensation

In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer:

• $60K annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous time off to include vacation, wellness, and (10) company paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Communications allowance

Other Information

• This is an Oakland-based position, with in-person meetings frequently occurring in Oakland, San Francisco, and neighboring Bay Area cities.
• Genesys Works is an equal-opportunity employer.

Commitment to Diversity

Genesys Works is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. Genesys Works will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff and corporate partners are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission. As such, we seek to recruit, support, develop, and retain high-caliber talent from a diverse candidate pool that both complements and reflects the students we proudly serve.

Additional information on Genesys Works and its programming can be found on our website: https://genesysworks.org/bay-area/.