Part-time Program Coordinator, Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity

The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity https://floodcenter.org/ (Flood Center) serves as a hub to identify and connect organizations, networks, and leaders to address issues of equity, access, and opportunity in education across North Carolina. Launched in 2019, the Flood Center was born out of the findings and recommendations of the Public School Forum of NC’s Study Group XVI: Expanding Educational Opportunity (2016), co-chaired by Dr. Dudley E. Flood, as well as the Color of Education partnership, which aims to achieve racial equity in education across North Carolina through building connections and engagement across fields of research, policy and practice. The Flood Center informs discussions on policies impacting equity & social justice, support and advance equity-focused educator programming, and promote discussions around how resources are distributed at the local and state levels, in hopes of achieving equity, access, and opportunity for every student in North Carolina.

The part-time Program Coordinator supports the operational, programmatic, and policy efforts. The Program Coordinator supports the Flood Center’s programs and events. This part-time position provides the opportunity to make an immediate impact on educational inequities in schools and build a strong network in North Carolina education policy and programs. The Program Coordinator reports to the Center’s senior director; however, will work across the leadership and team of the Flood Center.

Primary responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Sr. Director with calendaring events/appointments and prioritizing urgent matters
- Provide overall coordination support and organization for the Flood Center’s small and large events including hospitality responsibilities.
- Provide administrative and logistical support as needed by the Flood Center’s leadership and team members.
- Draft and disseminate information about the Flood Center’s programmatic and research efforts to educational stakeholders, including educators, non-profit organizations, policymakers, and other education stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records and files.
- Develop manuals to document and guide the Flood Center work as requested and under the guidance of Flood Center Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
- Commitment and enthusiasm for the Dudley Flood Center’s mission and vision.
- A deep understanding of educational inequities, including but not limited to racial inequities, and their impact on student outcomes.
- Strong commitment to ensuring educational equity, access, and opportunity for all students by dismantling systemic oppression in education.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Customer service orientation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactivity and self-direction.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with diverse management styles
- Strong problem-solving & decision-making skills.
- Experience coordinating in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
- Experience with Zoom, Eventbrite, WordPress, iContact, Google Suite, and Canva or related programs/platforms is a plus.
- Thrives in a team-driven, collaborative work environment.
- Flexible and willing to take on new challenges.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NC education policy.
- Knowledge of and experience working with schools, districts, and educators.
- Research experience with a focus on educational equity.