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  • Full Time
  • St. Louis City
  • Salary: $42,500
  • Organization Type: Art/Culture

Nine PBS

Nine PBS: Professional Development Coordinator  

Who We Are: As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought-provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.

Our History: We are a community-licensed public media station. For 70 years, we have been a foundational pillar in the St. Louis community by providing trusted, community-centered content and resources. Our core purpose is to magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help our region flourish.

Our Values: Nine PBS is rooted in our four values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These guide every aspect of our work – both in how we interact with one another as teammates, as well as how we engage with the community.

Our Culture: Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer with a leadership team and culture that prioritizes a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Team: One of our strategic goals is to create and sustain a positive, high-performing, and connected culture that prioritizes the well-being and belonging of every member of our team. Get to know the amazing individuals you will be working alongside if you are selected for this position: https://www.ninepbs.org/ourteam/.

Position Description – The Professional Development Coordinator supports the growth and execution of Nine PBS’s educator professional development initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating training that increases educator engagement with Nine PBS learning resources. The Professional Development Coordinator oversees the scheduling of Nine PBS Freelance Educators to ensure smooth logistical operations for professional development events and provides direct support to schools, districts, and educational partners. They also contribute to the development and implementation of resources to ensure alignment with curriculum standards and organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities – The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this position in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list, and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional development sessions for educators, caregivers, and community partners.
  • Manage logistics for in-person and virtual training sessions, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up.
  • Schedule Nine PBS Freelance Educators for sessions that they will facilitate within the community to ensure quality delivery of programs.
  • Collaborate with the Director of School Partnerships on content and resource development to meet educator needs.
  • Serve as the point of contact for schools and districts once partnerships and services have been confirmed.
  • Track and input participation data and outcomes into the Apricot data management system within 72 hours of events.
  • Work with the Supply Coordinator to ensure timely preparation and distribution of training materials.
  • Represent Nine PBS in professional communities by modeling inclusive and equity-centered practices.

Secondary Responsibilities – These are additional activities that are expected to be performed with this position.

  • Assist with evaluation of professional development programs and educator feedback to continuously improve offerings.
  • Stay informed about educational trends, state standards, and district initiatives in Missouri and Illinois.
  • Support community engagement events that feature Nine PBS learning resources.

Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in professional development, instructional coaching, or related educator training. Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills, with the interest and ability to lead projects. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications. Technology savvy with the ability to learn new platforms/software. Experience in the non-profit sector.

Hybrid Schedule – This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically working up to three days on-site each week. On-site work is expected for full-team meetings, trainings, and material preparation. Facilitation of professional development may occur in-person at schools, districts, and community organizations, or virtually, so the ability to work a varied schedule is required. Additional in-person work includes material preparation and relevant events.
Additional Expectations and Core Competencies: Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in how the work is performed. The following competencies are required for this role.

  • Approach all interactions solution focused.
  • Be open to feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset.
  • Provide respectful feedback to others, as needed.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming environment by modeling behaviors that make everyone feel included.
  • Effectively and proactively communicate with supervisor, teammates, and others across the organization to create a collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrate effective time management.
  • Demonstrate good judgment.
  • Demonstrate effective working relationships with others.

Application Instructions 
Company: Nine PBS
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
Job Location: St Louis, MO, US
Salary Range: $42,500
Application Timeline: Open until filled.
Application Process: For a candidate to be considered for employment, the following materials must be submitted as a complete application to jobs@ninepbs.org:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 Professional References (will be contacted when an offer is made)

Provide a word document that includes responses to the following three questions:

-What have you read in this job posting that is interesting and inspiring to you? (no more than 150 words)
-How are you uniquely qualified to enhance the Nine PBS team and our work? (no more than 150 words)
-What would success look like for you in this position? (no more than 150 words)

Nine PBS 
As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.