Chicago Program Leader

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.

As a Program Leader, you’re in charge of leading our Booster programs on school campuses. You’ll lead a team with excellence, help schools reach their fundraising goals, and positively impact students. This is a full-time position and is ideal for someone early in their career who wants meaningful, hands-on experience.

• Program Leadership - You are responsible for all day-to-day program operations, communications, and details to ensure a remarkable experience.

• Event Management - You lead high-energy experiences, oversee team delegation, think through event details, safety, and coordinate all logistics. 

• Team Leadership - You lead your team on campus to help create remarkable experiences for schools through delegation, feedback, clear instruction, and celebration.

• Student Engagement - You creatively use resources and daily interactions to engage, motivate, and create fun experiences for students.

• Client Care - You build trust with our clients through excellent service, effective communication, and intentional care.

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 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. 

• 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

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

• Tech: Macbook and $50 per month cell phone allowance

• Music Subscription: $12 per month for Spotify subscription

• Insurance Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental, plus potential moving/recruiting bonuses

• Paid Time Off: 10 days

• All major holidays and a 2-week December break

COMPENSATION: $38,000, non-exempt 

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