Bridge Builders Program Specialist

BRIDGES USA•Memphis, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Builders Specialist actively facilitates Bridge Builders events and workshops and actively recruits students for programs and events.

Requirements

High School graduate or one or more years of directly related experience; in lieu of degree, six years of directly related experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience facilitating workshops and learning sessions for youth and adults
Well-organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience using MS Office, Google Suite, and project management software
Represent and speak to groups on behalf of BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, etc.
Genuine interest, knowledge, and passion for working with diverse youth and adults
Commitment to youth-led social change and conviction that as leaders, youth can contribute meaningfully to their community
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality accountability measurements and documentation of all program activities
Ability to collaborate to ensure the validity and reliability of evaluation across multiple forms
Ability to be self-directed and take initiative and act independently to complete performance assessments consistent with standard BRIDGES and practices and policies and commitment to students
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
Strength in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with BRIDGES participants, parents, staff, volunteers, service members, community partners, and other stakeholders
Ability to be flexible and resolve problems
A lifelong learner who seeks to expand their base of knowledge

Nice To Haves

Successful candidates must have dependable transportation to attend required events and programs.
Successful candidates must participate actively in and become proficient in all activities associated with the AutoZone Challenge Course and Memphis Grizzlies Climbing Wall.

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Staff Facilitator for Bridge Builders COLLABORATE training, electives, community actions, and other activities as needed.
Collaborate with Training Manager for event preparation and delivery.
Provide any feedback to the Curriculum Coordinator for possible updates.
Assist with the interviewing of summer facilitators, including assistant conference coordinators.
Work with the Outreach and Recruitment team for outreach and promotion of Bridge Builders events and students.
Provide seamless ongoing communication with Bridge Builders students, parents, and community partners.
Provide stewardship of participants/partners, including acknowledgments, regular correspondence, newsletters, website information, and follow-up reports as appropriate for the program.
Use Salesforce to maintain accurate participant recruitment and retention data; submit required status reports in a timely manner.
Input all data in the data management system in a timely manner.
Log attendance records for Bridges Builders in the Salesforce system.
Keep Bridge Builders records updated, accurate and report any issues with evaluation and data to the Director of Evaluation.
Maintain accurate records of transactions in accordance with BRIDGES policies.
When working on multiple assignments, prioritize with guidance from the supervisor.
This position will represent BRIDGES at events, conferences, meetings, public forums, etc., often requiring speaking in front of large groups.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by any program staff.