Institute Program Coordinator

Fecha de publicación: 8/10/2026
Tipo de puesto: Independent Contractor
Ubicación: Based out of Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a contract Institute Program Coordinator to join our growing team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more at projectsuccess.org.

Institute Program Coordinators support students as they build critical life and career skills through Project Success Institute programming. They are responsible for making sure evening programming runs smoothly by assisting with preparation, execution, cleanup, and reporting.

This independent contractor position supports evening Certificate classes and/or Best Buy Teen Tech Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 – 7:00 PM, starting September 28th, 2026.

This role will require strong communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work as a member of a team. Our ideal candidate is looking to develop skills in youth work and/or education. They have experience working with young people, an ability to build relationships, and are consistent, dependable, and reliable.

Contract Responsibilities 

Program Support

• Support the preparation and execution of Project Success Institute programming
• Set up program materials, track attendance, provide hands-on support, and assist with cleanup
• Support the communication of safety protocols to all participants
• Support the coordination of volunteers in the space
• Prepare detailed program reports for the Institute Programs team, as requested
• Support the implementation of evaluation practices within each Institute program
• Continuously adapt to student needs to allow them to fully participate in programming
• Encourage a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment for staff, students, volunteers, and contractors
• Support student access to Institute programming by providing transportation, when needed and able
• Escalate any student behavior issues to the Senior Program Manager – Institute to ensure safety and respect to students, staff, volunteers, and contractors

Required Training

Time: September 17th from 4-7 PM
Location: Project Success building (1 Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55403)
Topic: Roles & responsibilities, student best practices, and safety
Attendance is required for all contractors. A stipend will be provided for attending.

Misión, Visión y Valores + Inclusión, Diversidad, Equidad y Accesibilidad

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the success of our students and share the mission, vision, and values of Project Success. 

Misión:Proyecto Éxito motiva e inspira a los jóvenes a soñar con el futuro, les ayuda a tomar pasos para llegar allí y les brinda las herramientas que necesitan para alcanzar sus metas. 

Visión:Todo niño que ingrese a la escuela secundaria se graduará de la escuela secundaria con un plan para su futuro y tendrá las habilidades y la confianza que lo acompañarán durante el resto de su vida. 

Valores: 

¡Los niños primero!	Confiabilidad, seguridad y confianza
Un entorno sin prejuicios	Voluntad de crecer y cambiar
El amor es la clave	Desarrollar relaciones saludables
Comunicación clara y abierta	Mantener la excelencia

Compromiso con la Inclusión, la Diversidad, la Equidad y la Accesibilidad (IDEA):  
Proyecto Éxito se esfuerza por conectar a los estudiantes con su propósito mediante la creación de programas que realmente beneficien a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Visualizamos un Proyecto Éxito donde la inclusión, la diversidad, la equidad y la accesibilidad estén plenamente integradas en todo lo que hacemos. Somos una organización que se preocupa profundamente por los estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad, comparte nuestros valores y está comprometida con la lucha continua contra el racismo y los principios de IDEA. 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Tenga en cuenta que, si bien las siguientes cualificaciones son las preferidas para este puesto, no esperamos que una sola persona las posea todas. Recomendamos encarecidamente a personas con una amplia gama de formación, experiencia y habilidades que se postulen.

• High school degree or GED required
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people with special needs and a variety of backgrounds
• Experiencia trabajando con jóvenes de diversos orígenes.
• Strong and detail-oriented communication, listening, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, written and verbal
• Experto en tecnología y competente en Microsoft 365: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Self-motivated, extremely reliable, ability to work with clear instruction
• A commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Project Success
• Must be able to pass a background check

Detalles del puesto

This is an independent contractor position supporting our Fall Certificate classes and/or Best Buy Teen Tech Center programming that takes place from 3:30 – 7:00 PM at the Project Success building starting September 28th, 2026. We are currently looking for someone to support Monday and Tuesday evening programming.

• $21 per hour
• Expected to commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per week.
• Shifts range from 2.5 – 4 hours, depending on the program being supported.

Fall Semester
September 28 – December 17 (No class – October 14 & November 25)

Winter Semester
January 11, 2026 – March 25, 2026 (No class – March 10)

Spring Semester
April 12, 2026 – June 10, 2026

Para aplicar

Envíe por correo electrónico lo siguiente a [email protected] with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Reanudar
• Tell us why you are interested in this position, including any relevant experiences
• Referencias
• Dónde escuchaste sobre nosotros y/o encontraste la publicación de trabajo

To learn more about Project Success, please visit: https://www.projectsuccess.org/join-our-team/

Project Success se dedica a formar un equipo diverso e inclusivo. ¡Animamos a postularse a candidatos con una amplia variedad de orígenes y niveles de experiencia!