Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Education Project Specialist
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Waterville, ME, US
Description:
1. Parent Ambassador Program Coordination
- Assist the Parent Ambassador Coordinator in developing and tracking program goals, metrics, and outcomes.
- Support communication systems between Parent Ambassadors and relevant organizational staff.
- Support the planning and facilitation of events, workshops, and meetings related to the PA program.
2. Lab School Learning Hub Finance and Billing
- Coordinate financial operations related to the Lab School & Learning Hub, including budgeting, invoicing, and tracking of payments.
- Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to ensure timely processing of billing and payments.
- Assist Director in monitoring and timely reporting on financial performance to ensure compliance with project goals and budgets.
- Support the implementation of financial strategies to maximize operational efficiency.
3. Natural Playground Initiative
- Assist in the coordination with collaborative partners; stakeholders, designers, and vendors, to support oversight of the planning and construction of natural play spaces.
- Assist in communication with the Facilities Director to coordinate project timelines, budgets, and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinate the organization of community engagement activities related to the playground initiative.
4. Event Planning and Coordination
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and execution of events for various organizational initiatives, including community events, fundraising activities, and educational workshops.
- Coordinate event logistics such as venue booking, catering, invitations, and marketing materials.
- Oversee volunteer and staff coordination for events.
- Track event budgets, performance, and feedback to inform future planning.
5. Other Initiatives and Responsibilities
- Provide support for additional projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.
- Assist with grant writing and reporting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the program's mission and strategic goals.
- Bachelor's degree in education, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project coordination, financial management, event planning, or a similar role.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- simultaneously.
- Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in project management tools.
- Passion for early childhood education, family engagement, and community initiatives.
- Experience in nonprofit or educational settings.
- Familiarity with grant writing and reporting.
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