Crosby Scholars Program Coordinator 6th – 9th Grade (Surry County)

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC•Mount Airy, NC

About The Position

The Crosby Scholars Program Coordinator supports students in grades 6–9 across Surry County by planning and delivering college and career exploration programs, workshops, special events, and campus and workplace visits. The role coordinates student recruitment and retention, develops program calendars and community service opportunities, builds relationships with schools and community partners, prepares presentations for students and families, and tracks student participation and progress toward program completion. The coordinator spends most of their time in schools organizing events and works with guidance counselors and principals to arrange events and speakers. The position serves as a decision-maker for Crosby programs offered to students and schools, analyzes participation and program data to inform decisions, and adjusts programs as needed to ensure they operate effectively. The coordinator also prepares monthly newsletters and publicity materials, speaks at events, communicates with students, parents, and other constituents, and manages, recruits, coordinates, and trains program volunteers. The role includes coordinating college and virtual events that help students complete program requirements, including community service and workshops.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
3–4 years of experience coordinating and implementing programs.
Experience with volunteer management.
Accountability experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license required.
Personal transportation vehicle required.
Must work evenings and weekends and have a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver Crosby events.
Coordinate with guidance counselors and principals to organize events and arrange speakers.
Spend the majority of work time in schools coordinating and organizing events.
Make decisions about the Crosby programs offered to students and schools.
Ensure students complete the programs in which they are enrolled; analyze and use data to make program decisions.
Adjust programs as needed to ensure they are running effectively.
Draft monthly newsletters for parents, students, and schools.
Create event publicity materials, speak publicly at events, and communicate with students, parents, and constituents.
Manage Crosby program volunteers.
Coordinate, recruit, and train volunteers assisting with the program.
Coordinate college and virtual events that help students complete program requirements, including community service and workshops.
Support student recruitment and retention, develop program calendars and community service opportunities, build relationships with schools and community partners, prepare presentations for students and families, and track student participation and progress toward completion.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO).
Money Purchase Pension Plan.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Free telehealth.
Employee Referral Program.
Quarterly incentive programs for retail positions.
Corporate discount programs.
Medical insurance for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Prescription coverage for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental and vision coverage for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Short- and long-term disability coverage for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Life insurance for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Professional development and opportunities for internal career growth.