Early Career Program Specialist

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Early Career Program Specialist coordinates KSM’s internship program and supports early career development experiences. Reporting to the Early Career Program Manager, this role manages program logistics, communications, participant support, and tracking to provide a consistent and engaging experience from internship preparation through the transition to full-time employment. The role collaborates with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, IT, facilitators, interns, and intern coordinators, and may provide logistical support for other Talent Development programs as priorities require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, I/O Psychology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience coordinating programs, events, or projects.
• Experience managing multiple timelines, detailed logistics, and stakeholder communications from planning through execution.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, solve problems, use software and technology effectively, and support program data tracking and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Program, event, or project coordination experience in learning and development, early career, recruiting, human resources, or employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internship schedules, training, events, communications, materials, and onboarding activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, IT, and other teams.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day resource for interns and intern coordinators, answer routine questions, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Coordinate early career development sessions, including registration, scheduling, technology, materials, participant communications, and facilitator support.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate standardized sessions and support networking, leadership, and KSM Academies activities as assigned.
• Collect feedback and program data, coordinate surveys, and prepare reports to evaluate participant experiences and program effectiveness.
• Maintain program checklists, templates, resources, and project plans, and recommend improvements to processes and delivery.
• Track program expenses and vendor information and provide logistical support for other Talent Development programs as priorities require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level