World Savvy is a leading national education nonprofit working to transform teaching, learning, and culture in K-12 public education so all students can learn, work and thrive in our rapidly changing world as globally competent citizens.
World Savvy is unique in the field for our systems change approach that holistically supports the integration of global competence into student learning, teacher training and capacity, and school and district leadership. We have offices in Minneapolis (largest) and San Francisco. Learn more at www.worldsavvy.org.
Mission: World Savvy educates and engages youth to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens.
Vision: As the leading provider of global competence education, World Savvy envisions a K-12 education system that prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for success and active engagement in the global community.
World Savvy is an ambitious organization with big ideas and tenacious growth goals. Our culture is one of optimism, authenticity, levity and learning. World Savvy is deeply committed to anti-racism, inclusion and equity in our programming and workplace. As we grow, we will intentionally build a team that reflects the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of the students, educators and communities we serve. World Savvy seeks individuals who are black, indigenous and people of color to apply.
OUR VALUES:
- We do the best work possible in service of our mission. We believe collaboration is essential.
- We see people as whole human beings. We intentionally grow and change.
- We lean into complexity when it’s called for.
- We believe big things are possible, whether that’s our mission or the project on the table.
- We notice and disrupt exclusionary patterns.
- We bring hope, joy, and a sense of aspiration into all that we do.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a new Program Administrative Associate to join our Minneapolis office – someone who is not only energetic and positive, but who also values our mission. This person is a critical member of the World Savvy program team providing broad administrative support on an array of projects. A great candidate is a self-starter who is detail oriented, organized, and able to anticipate the needs of those around them. Knowledge about educational environments is a plus. This is a great opportunity for a driven professional starting out their career or an experienced person looking to make a career change.
Reporting to the Director of Professional Learning, the Program Administrative Associate is responsible for supporting administrative duties, program logistics, and data management. Information on our program can be found here: https://www. worldsavvy.org/our-programs/. The position works in partnership with the entire World Savvy Program Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Logistics (40%)
- Administrative coordination of logistics (food, venue, technology, and schedule coordination) for program events and gatherings, including workshops, festivals, etc.
- Manage program registration and ongoing communication with program participants.
- Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team to support the execution of program marketing and communications goals.
- Support the planning of workshops through panel, speaker, and guest research and recruitment.
Marketing and Communications (25%)
- Research new prospective partner educators and schools.
- Disseminate program information to educators and networks of schools through multiple communications channels, including social media, phone, email, and mailings.
- Research, price out, and order promotional items to give to partners in accordance with the budget and guidelines of the customer life cycle.
Data Management (15%)
- Manage program-related educator and student data.
- Collaborate with Operations team members on program and recruitment reporting.
Administrative Support (20%)
- Provide calendar support for Chief Program Officer (CPO) and Director of Professional Learning.
- Manage travel for the program team.
- Manage data entry into Salesforce for the program team.
- Monthly reconciliation of CPO and Director of Professional Learning credit card expenses.
- Manage internal meeting and event planning to include in-person and remotely managed meetings.
- Ensure administration supplies, technology, and food are available where appropriate. Organize and maintain all program materials within the office.
Schedule: Full time, nights, and weekends as required by the program.
Salary range: $21.63 – $24.03/hour (non-exempt)
Projected Start Date: December 1, 2021
Application Deadline: Priority Deadline of October 22, 2021
Location: Based in Minneapolis, MN
Travel Requirements: 15-20% local and regional school-based – minimal national travel expected. This position will need to independently get to offices and schools throughout the Seven County Metro Area and greater Minnesota; some locations may not be accessible by public transit.
Work Environment: World Savvy has two offices one in the Bay Area of California and our headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. World Savvy is a hybrid work environment and work location and requirements vary by role and task. This position will be able to work remotely and will have task responsibilities that will require in-person and in-office work.