Program Coordinator

Savannah, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50000 - 55000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

ESP is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Savannah Programs Team. The Program Coordinators role is to plan develop implement staff and review all programs that occur in their respective city year round.

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in planning and maintaining the quality of ESP programs and events for all ESP families. This position requires a passionate individual with a keen eye for safety and the ability to create transformative experiences. A team mindset and multitasking skills are essential. ESPs mission is fulfilled through fun Experiences for people with disabilities building a Support community for their families and providing Purpose for adults with disabilities through meaningful employment.

About ESP:

Founded in 1986 in Watkinsville Georgia ESP exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families and change communities for the better. ESP now operates four locations across the state of Georgia to provide year-round programming summer camp and family support to nearly 1000 families and were growing! To learn more visit

Our Values

Infused with Joyful Hospitality
Innovating Possibilities
Activating the Abilities of All
Fascinated with Fun
Compassion Freely Given
Connecting the Unconnected
Persevering Together

Top Five Responsibilities:

Create transformative experiences for all year-round programs supporting our Members and their families.
Oversee Programs operations and logistics for all year-round programs ensuring high quality participant safety and engagement
Leadership Management and Accountability of any Programs assistants and program interns.
Engagement and communication with ESP families and stakeholders
Welcome new families and provide family support to those who need it

Detailed Functions and Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities of growth for Programs in Savannah
Oversee the planning and implementation of all program events (Club Events Summer Camps Family events SIBS programming and Soul Groups)
Engage with community members to recruit new families and assist with identifying new volunteers and Java Joy opportunities
Create an annual programs calendar ensuring a diverse portfolio of transformative experiences
Regularly audit all ESP Savannah programs and ensure the ESP way and standard is being met
Conduct New Family Meetings to new members starting with us
Provide emergency family support as needed
Manage and coach assistants and interns during programs to ensure participants are properly cared for
Communicate effectively with ESP Savannah families and assist them year-round with all family support needs
Be a strong advocate for keeping the ESP Savannah building and assets in great condition looking for ways to continually improve
Assist with Java Joy events as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

Prioritize safety for our participants families interns assistants and volunteers at year-round programs
Creative and innovative programming skills
Actively seek input and collaborate across the organization
Meet daily needs and project deadlines while also being strategic and performance-oriented
Exhibit strong time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple events
Lead the implementation of a successful intern training program
Warmly engage with ESP families and stakeholders
Exhibit strong written and verbal communications with the ability to lead meetings speak to community audiences share ESPs mission and communicate with diverse audiences
Work nights and weekends on a flexible schedule

Experience/Preferred Requirements:

Proficiency in Google Suite and comfortable with technology and multiple management platforms
Preferred history of planning and executing programs/events/projects
A high quotient for hospitality and customer service
Experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities not required

Job Details:

Compensation: $5000 - $55000
FLSA Status: Exempt Salaried Full-Time
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Supplemental 401k matching generous PTO policy
Supervisor: Executive Director
Supervises: Program Interns
Location: Savannah Georgia

ESP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

ESP is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. As part of this commitment esp will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact ESPs People Team at

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Summary:ESP is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Savannah Programs Team. The Program Coordinators role is to plan develop implement staff and review all programs that occur in their respective city year round.The Program Coordinator plays a key role in planning and maintaining the quality of...