Program Coordinator, ERTHNXT

Posted by on August 18, 2008

[emailed 8/15/2008]

Organization:     ERTHNXT
Position Title:     Program Coordinator
Reports To:         Program Director
Employee Type:     Part-time (20 – 30 hours per week) with potential for fulltime
Recruiting Salary:      $15 – $18/hr depending on experience
Benefits:        n/a

Location: Philadelphia

Qualifications:
•    High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•    Strong communication skills (oral & written)
•    Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software and databases; desktop publishing, HTML experience a plus
•    Some weekend work required
•    Physical capacity to lift, dig, and use manual tools outdoors
•    Valid driver’s license
•    Background or interest in environment, youth education, conservation, forestry, community service; preferred.

Responsibilities:
•    Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of ERTHNXT programs and events, including:  volunteer tree planting, environmental education programs.
•    Assists in the development of projects, programs and events for organization activities.
•    Meets with partner, volunteer, and children/youth organizations (as directed by supervisor) to coordinate and plan projects and events.
•    Lead and instruct groups of children, youth and adults.
•    Ensures that event logistics are planned and performed including manual fieldwork.
•    Prepares reports on projects, programs, and events.
•    Responds to inquiries about the organization’s programs and events.
•    Conducts online research as directed.
•    Assists with fundraising tasks, including correspondence and assembly of proposals.
•    Assists with presentation materials and assembly of marketing materials, including brochures, posters, emails, newsletters, and press releases.
•    Perform administrative duties in support of the goals of the organization including procurement, database maintenance, correspondence, scheduling, mailings, telephone, etc.

Send cover letter and resume to:    Amanda Benner abenner@erthnxt.org
No phone calls, please.