Chicago Program Specialist

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
17-19 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Hospitality
The Role
As a Program Specialist, you will teach character curriculum, host fitness fundraisers, motivate students, and engage with school staff while working towards fundraising goals.
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Who We Are + What We Do:

Booster is a mission-driven school fundraising company focused on cultivating virtuous leaders who want to change the world. Booster partners with over 6,000 schools each year and impacts over 3 million students across all 50 states. At the heart of our culture, our six virtues guide everything we do: Gratitude, Wisdom, Care, Courage, Grit, and Celebration. We deliver engaging, innovative, and active fundraising experiences for elementary and middle schools nationwide. From high-energy fun runs to all-in-one fundraising platforms and custom gear, we’ve helped schools raise over $1 billion for education. Booster is a fun, fast-paced, and purpose-filled place to work, where every day offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of students and school communities.

Are you Booster’s Next Program Specialist? 

As a Program Specialist, you’ll be the face of the Boosterthon program on elementary school campuses. You’ll work alongside a supportive team to help schools reach their fundraising goals, deliver engaging student experiences, and create a positive impact for students and communities. This role is available in both full-time and part-time capacities and is ideal for someone early in their career who wants meaningful, hands-on experience.

How You’ll Impact Booster’s Mission:
  • Teach and present a character-based curriculum to students

  • Set up and host the Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser

  • Motivate students to participate and raise funds for their school

  • Engage with teachers, parents, and school administrators

  • Model Fitness, Leadership, and Character as part of a team 

What You’ll Bring to The Table: 

Here are some signs that you’d be a great fit for this role:
 

  • Excellent Communication - You can connect professionally and enthusiastically with students, faculty, and staff through written and verbal communication.

  • Positive Attitude - You display optimism, enthusiasm, and intentionality when interacting with clients and the team.

  • Growth Mindset - You demonstrate a continual desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

  • Good Judgment - You have a strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

  • Outcome-oriented - You are a hard worker who gets things done in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Enthusiastic - You connect enthusiastically with students, faculty, and staff. 

 

Additional Requirements:

  • You're a licensed driver with reliable transportation

  • You can pass Booster's Background and Motor Vehicle check

  • You're able to lift up to 45 lbs and remain active throughout the day

  • Full-day availability (7:00 am–4:00 pm) on scheduled workdays

Our Work Environment Includes:

  • Exciting and Engaging Culture: Team events, award ceremonies, epic celebration trips, free lunches, dinners, and more.

  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

  • Recruiting Bonus Opportunities 

  • Opportunities for National Travel

Compensation: $17-$19 per hour, non-exempt

Are you ready to change the world with us? If the answer is yes, this opportunity is for you!

Skills Required

  • Licensed driver with reliable transportation
  • Able to pass background and motor vehicle check
  • Able to lift up to 45 lbs
  • Able to be active and on feet while on campus
  • Full-day availability from 7 am - 4 pm on work days
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The Company
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
549 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

In 2002, Chris Carneal founded Booster to help strengthen schools. Since then, Booster has offered ever expanding school fundraising services from fun runs to a school fundraising platform, custom gear to product sales. What’s our secret? It’s simple – we do more so you do less. Our specially designed programs, our un-matched service and second-to-none quality ensures you exceed your fundraising goals year after year. You have chosen the proven leader in fundraising, so relax, we got this

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