Special Projects Coordinator

Location: Rochester, NY, USA; onsite role

Compensation: $19.50–$27 per hour, with most qualified candidates receiving $19.50–$20.69 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools providing K–12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.

What you will do

• Coordinate family and student events, including report card conferences.
• Execute internal and state assessments while following testing compliance requirements and state regulations.
• Manage student food systems, meal distribution, and food vendor partnerships.
• Coordinate student and staff technology, transportation, extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips.
• Oversee school visual décor and aesthetics and support additional operational initiatives.
• Plan and execute large projects while maintaining accountability across teachers, building partners, and operations staff.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience.
• Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong digital literacy, including database management, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks during spring, winter, and summer.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSA options.
• Financial planning support and a 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and disability leave options.
• Mental health, counseling, and wellness support.