Program Specialist
Quick answer
Playworks is hiring a mid-level Program Specialist (Southeast Michigan-based) with a competitive salary of $53,400 - $55,100 to provide high-quality trainings, consultative support, and on-site program delivery.
- Role
- Program Specialist
- Organization
- Playworks
- Location
- Southeast Michigan, with occasional travel to Ohio
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $53,400 - $55,100
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
As a Program Specialist at Playworks, you will help demonstrate the power of Playworks in communities throughout Michigan and Ohio by providing high-quality trainings, consultative support, on-site program delivery, and spreading awareness of Playworks best practices.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality Playworks trainings and consultative support
- Assess partner needs and provide practical coaching and guidance
- Build and steward strong partner relationships
- Represent Playworks professionally at trainings, partner meetings, conferences, demonstrations, and other regional activities
- Deliver high-quality TeamUp programming
- Partner with school leadership and recess teams
What it takes
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in education, youth development, training/facilitation, or school-based program implementation
- Strong experience facilitating adult learning and coaching others
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and steward strong professional relationships
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong observation and problem-solving skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive nonprofit salary, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and employee-funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts, generous paid time off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Southeast Michigan, with occasional travel to Ohio.
What is the compensation?
The expected salary is $53,400 and will increase to $55,100 on October 1st.
What are the key qualifications required?
Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, youth development, training/facilitation, or school-based program implementation, strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to build and steward strong professional relationships.
How do I apply?
Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in Playworks and how your experience has prepared you for this role.
Is the position remote?
This is a hybrid role with responsibilities shifting based on partner and program needs.
How to apply
Apply directly on Playworks's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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