Programs And Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Programs and Engagement Specialist

Area: Programs and Engagement

Reports to: Programs for Young Leaders Supervisor

Classification: Exempt

Location: Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary's clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.

Rotary's Commitment to Diversity

As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Overview

This position is responsible for creating and facilitating learning opportunities for Rotary's Programs for Young Leaders: Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange, as a part of the Programs for Young Leaders team. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance to our members on how to best champion youth development and create ways for youth to grow as service leaders. Your contribution will support Rotary International's mission and strategic objectives by providing direction and support to Rotary clubs and districts in their efforts to create lasting positive change for young leaders.

You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with international experience preferred.

• Minimum of two years' work experience in an office environment.

• Youth engagement/youth development experience preferred.

• Previous work with communications, Learning Management Systems, curriculum design, or service-learning preferred.

• Previous work experience with an international non-government organization (NGO) or membership associations helpful.

• Non-English language skills or cross-cultural experience.

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software necessary.

You Are Good At

• Written and oral communication

• Project management

• Instructional design

• Consulting with key constituents on instructional content creation

• Monitoring and evaluation, ability to analyze data and incorporate findings into program strategy

• Self-motivation and organization; able to take direction and work independently

• Managing multiple priorities and perform well under pressure

• Showing attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Collaborating with others, finding solutions, and making decisions

• Providing excellent customer service to internal/external contacts

• Interacting with all levels of organization

• Adapting to a changing environment

• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and create strong working relationships across business units

• Adaptability to take risks and learn from both successes and failures

You Will Be Responsible For

Curriculum and learning resources

• Develops, revises, and edits production of learning materials for Rotary members and participants engaged in youth service worldwide as program handbooks, online courses, and facilitator guides. You will identify needs to develop additional learning resources.

• Research, develops, and facilitates virtual and in-person training aligned with organizational strategic plans and resources. You will hold a webinar license, and support RI Programs webinars.

• Designs visually engaging learning resources that align with RI's visual identity and support content as needed.

Communications

• Writes and distributes email marketing campaigns that educate and inspire district leaders, club leaders, program participants, alumni to succeed in their roles and programs. Email marketing campaigns will disseminate the resources you have created and include policy updates and other programmatic and organizational announcements.

Analysis and Strategy

• Leads focus groups and creates surveys to gather feedback on effectiveness of young leader programs, communications, and learning materials.

• Incorporates feedback from research data to recommend strategies and improve learning resources, communication tactics, and programming.

• Identifies innovative strategies based on market trends and best practices to develop learning content and deliver messages.

• Assists alumni relations strategy for youth program participants, promotion of alumni activities, and communications with our members to establish ties with lost alumni.

• In collaboration with the Supervisor and Manager and with input from key constituents, creates a learning strategy across the portfolio.

Other

• Serves as member of program support staff team for Interact, RYLA, Rotary Youth Exchange, and alumni relations.

• Serves as an internal subject matter expert for all section topics and relevant areas of Rotary policy.

• Coordinates with interdepartmental colleagues to educate wider Rotary audiences about Programs for Young Leaders and incorporates Rotary's other services and offerings into the Programs for Young Leaders experience where appropriate. You will be the primary staff liaison to Learning and Development and Regional Leader Support staff departments.

• Facilitates internal communication of updated resources, initiatives, and learning materials.

• Other duties may include providing high-touch customer service over the phone, via email, and in person as needed for all young leader programs, activities, and special projects.

Leadership Attributes

• Engagement: Foster relationships by hearing, recognizing, and valuing others.

• Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.

• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.

• Global Perspective: Anticipates trends in the global humanitarian market to make decisions on where to focus Rotary's efforts.

• Presence: Demonstrate composure and confidence.

• Productivity: Able to generate results that moves Rotary toward achieving its goals.

• Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.

• Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking

• Strategy: Identify Rotary's opportunities and design approaches that align with our strategic goals.

• Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.

Why work for Rotary?

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package

• Progressive 401k matching contributions

• Above market and generous paid time off package

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

• On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees

• Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from

• Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options

Please note:

• Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance