Education Program Coordinator

Education Program CoordinatorStatus: Full-time, salaried, non-exempt positionLocation: Hybrid (NYC office; 2 in-office days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday) About The MothThe Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth has presented more than 65,000 true stories—told live and without notes—in 11 countries, across 4 continents. Today, The Moth produces 600+ live shows annually, as well as the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, and the popular The Moth Podcast. Through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals, The Moth guides thousands of new storytellers each year in finding and sharing their own voices. Learn more and listen to recent stories at themoth.org. Education Program OverviewThe Moth Education Program works with young people and educators to build community through our innovative storytelling workshops and curriculum. Programs culminate in a final share/performance. We hold in-person and virtual residencies in high schools across New York City and the United States. The Moth believes that young people have powerful voices and perspectives, yet they often go unheard. This is especially true for young people of color. The Moth seeks to provide a platform to amplify young voices and narratives far and wide! Position SummaryThe Moth is seeking an Education Program Coordinator to help grow and strengthen its work with young people and educators in high schools, colleges, and community-based organizations across New York City and select markets nationwide. The ideal candidate is an emerging arts educator or nonprofit professional with 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong interest in storytelling, youth development, and creating meaningful opportunities for young people to share their voices.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Education, the Program Coordinator will support the growth and delivery of The Moth's Education Program through school and community outreach, student and educator recruitment, partnership development, program coordination, and effective program systems and communications.The Program Coordinator will help expand the Education Program’s reach by engaging new schools, community-based organizations, and other youth-serving partners, while supporting strong relationships with existing partners and contributing to programs that serve young people across NYC and select markets nationwide. ResponsibilitiesPartnership DevelopmentSupport the development and execution of outreach and partnership strategies for assigned Education Program markets, determining priority audiences, prospective partners, outreach approaches, and engagement tactics within established program goalsMaintain a pipeline of prospective school and community-based organizations (CBO) partners across the five boroughs and assigned marketsConduct outreach to prospective partners and develops relationships that support new and ongoing Education Program partnershipsResearch regional and national organizations that may support Education Program growth, as assignedMaintain accurate records of outreach, partnership activity, and follow-up using established systems and databasesStudent & Educator RecruitmentCoordinate recruitment for Story Lab and other Education Program offerings across schools, CBOs, educator networks, and digital channelsCoordinate recruitment communications and outreach materials for students and educatorsMonitor recruitment and participation and share relevant data and observations with the Education Team to inform outreachMaintain relationships with educators and youth-serving professionals who can serve as ongoing referral partnersProgram OperationsCoordinate logistics for residencies, workshops, alumni programming, and related eventsMaintain program calendars, participant information, instructor assignments, attendance records, and other program systemsTrack instructor engagement and program participation and prepare information for internal reportingRecommend improvements to program systems and processesDigital Engagement & MarketingCreate outreach materials designed to engage high school and college-aged audiences and educatorsCollaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop Education Program content for social media, email web, and printMonitor digital engagement and share insights to inform future outreachAlumni & Teacher EngagementCoordinate alumni communications, workshops, outings, and eventsMaintain communications and engagement within the Teacher’s LoungeSupport recruitment and communications for educator professional development opportunitiesProduce and distribute the monthly storytelling education blog and quarterly alumni newsletter Experience2+ years of relevant professional experience in education, youth development, arts/culture, nonprofit programs, community engagement, or a related fieldKnowledge of NYC and education and youth-serving landscape, or demonstrated experience navigating a comparable local or regional community ecosystemExperience building and strengthening relationships with schools, educators, community-based organizations, or other youth-serving partnersDemonstrated interest in and commitment to out-of-school time education, arts education, youth development, and/or storytellingStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people across different cultural, professional, and educational settingsStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience using databases, CRMs, and project-management tools; familiarity with Salesforce, Airtable, Box, Basecamp, Excel, and Google Workspace is a plus, with willingness to learn new systemsAbility to gather, track, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources and use that information to inform outreach and program activitiesExperience using social media and digital communications in a professional capacity, with an interest in developing creative approaches to engaging youth people and educatorsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively, contribute ideas, receive and incorporate feedback, and support shared team goalsAdaptability and sound judgment, with the ability to respond thoughtfully to changing program needs and prioritiesAbility to work in a hybrid environment, including regularly commuting to and working from The Moth's NYC office two days per week Compensation: $58,000 annual salary. The Moth offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-sponsored retirement plan; generous paid time off and holidays; paid family and medical leave; commuter benefits. Commitment To DiversityThe Moth is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally vibrant team and strongly encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds. The Moth seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at The Moth are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Moth brings storytelling opportunities to people from a variety of communities. Candidates with a commitment to supporting diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply HereApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through October 5 at 11:59pm ET.