Programs Support, Play Program

Kids Around the World•Rockford, IL

8d•$42,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Programs Support, Play Program role primarily supports the Play Program’s operational work, including playground removal, refurbishment, shipping, and installation. The position also supports the Food Program by helping run food-packing events as coordinated with the PPM and Food Program Manager. For the Play Program, the role executes playground removals, maintains accurate inventory and refurbishment records, leads volunteer teams, and supports refurbishment, inventory, shipment preparation, and shipment execution. It includes international travel to support 1–3 installations annually and domestic travel for 6–12 remote playground removals annually. For the Food Program, the role serves as event showrunner or support for 2–5 events annually, follows the Food Packing Events Process Playbook, engages volunteers, and may act as the public-facing MC for high-energy events. The role also captures event images and stories, provides post-event follow-up information, and helps improve program logistics, systems, and processes. This is a full-time, salaried position. After a 90-day training period, the typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some weekend work mitigated through flexible hours upon approval. Weekly staff and team meetings are required. Travel is expected 15–20% of the time.

Requirements

Committed faith in Jesus Christ, manifested through a service-oriented attitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with and lead volunteer teams.
Resourcefulness and good problem-solving capabilities.
Construction, welding, and fabrication skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds on a recurring basis.
Ability to support international and domestic travel 15–20% of the time.
Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and 26-foot box truck.
Comfort engaging medium-sized audiences in a high-energy environment.
Proficiency with the Google Drive suite.
Proficiency with KATW system platforms.

Responsibilities

Support and execute playground removals according to the Playground Removal SOP.
Maintain accurate system records as playgrounds enter inventory and move through refurbishment and shipment preparation.
Lead volunteer teams during playground removals and refurbishment.
Support playground refurbishment, itemized inventory, shipment preparation, and shipment execution according to the Playground Refurbishment SOP.
Travel internationally to support Play Program installation efforts, approximately 1–3 times annually.
Travel domestically to support remote playground removals, approximately 6–12 times annually.
Serve as showrunner or support for assigned Food Program events, approximately 2–5 times annually.
Execute Food Packing Events according to the Process Playbook.
Engage volunteers in a fun, upbeat, meaningful, and memorable service experience.
Act as the public face and MC for high-energy events involving diverse audiences.
Capture images and stories from events that highlight the spirit of the program.
Provide key post-event follow-up information to retain and expand relationships.
Develop, recommend, and improve logistical efficiencies for the program.
Ensure systems and processes are used for efficiency and reporting.
Attend weekly staff and team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.