Project Coordinator, PBS KIDS Ready To Learn
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DEPARTMENT: PBS KIDS Digital
STATUS: Full-time/Project (This position is fully funded through September 30, 2015, and could be renewed based on receipt of additional federal appropriations approval.)
Provide comprehensive project coordination and administrative support to Senior Director (SD) of PBS KIDS Ready To Learn (RTL) initiative. Act as critical liaison between SD, department and colleagues. Facilitate day-to-day organization of RTL team.
- Responsible for complete organization of SD’s office. Duties include scheduling meetings and efficiently maintaining SD’s schedule; screening calls and mail; fielding inquiries directed to SD; and ensuring timely responses to queries and projects requiring SD’s approval
- Coordinate meetings both in-house and off-site for SD, making travel and overnight arrangements as needed
- Assist SD with preparations for speaking engagements, including creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and materials, typing speeches, and other support as needed
- Responsible for preparing monthly reports, expense reports for SD, and payroll logs, timesheets and processing invoices and contracts for the RTL project
- Responsible for scheduling and coordination of monthly department and inter-departmental meetings. This includes agenda creation and deliverable tracking
- Assist RTL staff in meetings and conference planning, preparation and participation. Provide administrative support on-site for SD and others as assigned
- Coordinate the RTL Advisory Board Meeting agenda planning, hotel and space arrangements and producer/invitee communication
- Act as administrative contact person when dealing with space, maintenance, and supplies for the team workspace
- Coordination of production timelines, working in conjunction with project producers
- Planning of project meetings and events to support the development and distribution of grant deliverables
- Help document and present project updates to key stakeholders (DOE and CPB)
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 1 year of administrative experience with project coordination preferred
- Experience working in communications, creative or Web environment strongly preferred
- Experience in research, proofreading and editing
- Experience with early elementary education a plus
- Experience in development of online services helpful
MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Fluency with Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and blogs
- Knowledge of PBS and public television preferred
- Must have general knowledge of and strong interest in young children and/or early childhood education
- Strong skills in typing/word processing, graphic design, spreadsheets, electronic communications systems, using the Internet, Outlook, and Microsoft Office; experience with Mac computers a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
- Excellent phone manner and customer service skills
- Resourceful, self-directed, and flexible team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and to prioritize work, and be comfortable with a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to work with little direction, and to work well with others
- Self-starting with tremendous initiative and solid follow-through skills
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D