Scope of Work:
Seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and energetic individual with experience in working with youth development programs. The Program Specialist must be proficient in technology for training and project management purposes. This position is grant funded; employment is subject to availability of funding. The current funding cycle is estimated to last 1.5 years.

This position requires a minimum of a bachelors degree and one year of relevant work experience. Additional degrees or certifications may substitute for work experience.

Location: Tallahassee based. Remote work is an option for this position.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct training sessions that align with youth development priorities for out-of-school (OST) time providers.
• Conduct visits to local OST programs.
• Manage contractual requirements for grant funded programs.
• Oversee the implementation of LCSD tutoring program.
• Work to schedule small group tutoring sessions, collect student data.
• Coordinate enrichment activities and work with site coordinators to implement programs with fidelity.
• Lead workgroups and/or subcommittees to determine additional professional development needs for OST.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of adult learning principles and needs.
• Must have knowledge of curriculum development and design.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be able to edit, write, and develop materials as necessary.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must possess professional and courteous telephone skills.
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of database management.
• Must be able to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, write, and/or hear.
• Vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Tolerate the noise level in the work environment which is usually moderate.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.