Education Coordinator

Title: Education Coordinator

Department: Community Relations

Status: Full-Time (Exempt)

Reports to: Director of Community Relations

Summary Description

The Education Coordinator is responsible for creation, implementation and support of all youth education programing efforts and messaging with a focus on K-3 literacy. Additionally, the coordinator will serve as a liaison with key education stakeholders/ partner agencies in the two-state region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision for education outreach efforts in partnership with the Director of Community Relations.
• Lead the development and implementation of education outreach programs
• Actively maintain/develop new relationships with education partners and understand current affairs in education
• Expand/ develop new education programs as needed
• Maintain database of education contacts including, but not limited to, Classroom Central, North Carolina Department of Public instruction, South Carolina Department of Education, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and related school districts, Scripps and Everfi.
• Program assessment and goalsetting
• Develop education-specific website content
• Responsible for ensuring education programs, which include sponsor elements, reach fulfillment
• Activate game day elements as needed
• Support other community relations outreach efforts as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills

• Act as a role model within and outside the Carolina Panthers Organization
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strength in public speaking, and event management
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Leadership skills with ability to conceptualize, execute, and see projects to completion
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Computer savvy

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community relations, education or project/event management
• Experience in youth programs, specifically related to education
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Sitting and working at desk on a computer
• Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
• Lift at least 30 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates mostly in an office environment and outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions. Job may require local travel to events and appearances.

The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

• 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA