Institute Program Coordinator

Date Posted: 8/10/2026
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Location: 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.

Mission, Vision & Values + Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

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

Mission: Project Success motivates and inspires young people to dream about the future, helps them take steps to get there and gives them the tools they need to achieve their goals 

Vision: Every child entering middle school will graduate high school with a plan for their future and have the skills and confidence that will take them through the rest of their lives 

Values: 

Kids First!	Dependability, Reliability, and Trust
A Non-Judgmental Environment	Willingness to Grow and Change
Love is the Key	Develop Healthy Relationships
Clear and Open Communication	Sustain Excellence

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.):  
Project Success strives to connect students to their purpose by creating programming that truly serves our students and families. We envision a Project Success where inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are fully integrated into everything we do. We are an organization that cares deeply about students, families, and community, share our values, and are committed to practicing ongoing anti-racism work and I.D.E.A. principles. 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Please note that while the below qualifications are preferred for this position, we do not expect any one person to necessarily have all the items listed. We highly encourage people with a wide range of education, experience, and skill levels to apply for this position.

• High school degree or GED required
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people with special needs and a variety of backgrounds
• Experience working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
• Strong and detail-oriented communication, listening, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, written and verbal
• Tech-savvy and proficient with 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

Position Details

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

To Apply

Please email the following to [email protected] with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Resume
• Tell us why you are interested in this position, including any relevant experiences
• References
• Where you heard about us and/or found the job posting

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

Project Success is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels to apply!