Program Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Program Manager. RATED DC's #1 BEST...

The Global Language Network (GLN) is a small not-for-profit that does a lot with a little. Our mission is to "use language as a tool to help fix our world" and we are hiring a Program Coordinator.

We constantly strive to build a Network of Givers, for Givers, by Givers. We are rated #1 Best Language Classes in Washington, DC by Yelp.

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who believes in the mission of the organization, would like to help GLN grow and expand, and is looking to grow both personally and professionally in the process.

The GLN Program Coordinator coordinates our main program - our language classes, which consists of coordinating our Teaching Fellowship (our teacher development program), coordinating our internship program, managing interns and volunteers, and coordinating the logistical aspect of our language classes (scheduling, coordination with teachers and partners, class registration, etc).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate our language program which includes overseeing class scheduling, teacher coordination, customer service, class registration, and ongoing logistics
• Coordinate our Teaching Fellowship which includes helping recruit new Teaching Fellows, managing the selection and on-boarding process of Fellows and providing ongoing logistical support as necessary
• Coordinate GLN's Volunteer and Internship Program which includes recruiting, training and managing GLN volunteers and interns
• Serve as a point of contact for the GLN broader member base and communicate with the general public (learners, supporters, etc.)
• Answer GLN office phone calls during the week and the occasional calls outside of office hours based on urgency (such as class emergencies or changes)
• Maintain GLN's partnerships which includes interacting with partner organizations on a regular basis and coordinating logistics when it comes to class hosting
• Provide support to and assist GLN's Executive Director and organizational leadership with daily operations as necessary
• Since we rely heavily on volunteers, flexibility in schedule is a must. Some volunteers can only meet after standard work hours (ie 6pm, 7pm)--in which case hours can be shifted around to accommodate.
• Support for Teacher Training sessions is a must. Typically our teacher training is on Sundays and takes place approximately 10 or more times per year.

Salary:

$40,000 per year ($3,000 per month for 11 months and $7,000 after the 12th month, for a total of $40,000). We give raises, bonuses, & promotions to dedicated employees who demonstrate success, commitment, & performance. An employee who helps boost student enrollment significantly can also anticipate raises or bonuses.

Past Examples based on performance: $40k, $45k, $50k, & $65k

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and bonus and/or raise in salary based on performance. Generous 401k package with an employer match. Free language classes throughout employment.

Other Benefits:

• Immense opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Fun, diverse and creative environment
• Amazing learning, growing, and self-development experience.
• Expansive network of contacts.
• Opportunity to learn languages with GLN for free after work

Our Ideal Candidate:

• High emotional intelligence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Very organized and timely
• Positive attitude, flexible, patient, good sense of humor, professional, and eager to learn and grow with the organization

To Apply:

E-mail your resume and a brief cover letter to Global Language Network, Attention Andrew Brown at Apply@TheGLN.org -Please be sure to note that you saw our post on LinkedIn.

*Please be sure to include in your brief cover letter any relevant and qualifying formal or informal experience you have in customer service, management, administrative work, and program coordination or program management.

To find out more about GLN, please visit our website: www.TheGLN.org

International Applicants:

• Please indicate whether your US residency or visa status allows you to have employment or whether you need a visa sponsor.

Hiring Timeline:

• There are limited interviews available, so apply now!
• Interviews will be conducted in-person and via Zoom.
• Training will take place in-person and via Zoom or Skype.
• We are aiming to start the position as soon as possible, depending on the hiring process. We look forward to reviewing your application! If you cannot meet this timeline but would like to apply, please indicate your timing in your application.