NewBoCo Careers
About NEWBOCO:
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) is a 501c3 non-profit located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization is dedicated to making the state of Iowa more resilient to a changing economy by supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and tech education.
NewBoCo Diversity Statement:
NewBoCo values diversity in entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech education within and connected to our ecosystem. We are committed to promoting and enhancing equity and inclusion in all of our programs and events. We believe the shared commitment to building a resilient ecosystem within a diverse environment fosters creativity and advances our community as a whole. Our ultimate goal is that diversity and inclusion, like innovation, is an unwavering, incontestable part of the DNA of our organization.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. Black, Indigenous, People of color, Women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NewBoCo holds the below core values and is looking for new team members who share those same values to join our organization.
Driven, Talented Problem-Solving Trail-Blazers
Seek opportunities, initiate action(s), and capitalize on new ideas
Take pride in diversely experienced team members
Fearless of the unknown, and willing to take risks for positive results
Agile mindset, customer discovery motivated, and researched decisions
Collaboration
Rally around and embrace the diverse backgrounds of others
Willingly seek input from, and work with others towards shared goals and outcomes
A sustainable collaborative success is greater than a short-term competitive victory
Willing to collaborate is part of our brand – do it better than others
Celebrate accomplishments – large and small for one and all
Unconditional Regard for Others
Practice and live the “Golden Rule” [“Do unto others… “]
Respectful, polite, trustworthy, confidential, and empathetic
Provide forthright, candid, and professional feedback
Take ownership for our individual actions, be open to feedback, and willing to grow
Credit, recognition, and results are unselfishly shared
High Standards
Dedicated to our Mission: community and individual education; life-long learning; entrepreneurship; and economic success
Don’t settle for status quo – 80% may be good enough to proceed, but 110% is the goal – always
Deliver substance and quality with style and intention – every day
Current openings:
Student Program Coordinator
Position Summary: NewBoCo is looking to hire a Student Program Coordinator who is enthusiastic about STEM and Computer Science education opportunities for both K–12 students and adults. This individual will lead our CoderDojo and Girls Who Code programming, along with organizing and running Future City Iowa and supporting all of NewBoCo’s Education programs for students and adults. With a focus on student-facing programs, they develop program partnerships, manage registration for programs, maintain program schedules, and lead volunteer recruitment.
This role will collaborate internally with our Education team and organization’s Event Coordinator to produce high-quality experiences inline with our core values. This position requires a person who enjoys working with students, is organized, detail oriented, results-driven, and accountable.
Responsibilities:
- Work with NewBoCo Education staff to create a yearly event calendar of student programs
- Provide the vision and leadership for CoderDojo, Future City Iowa, and Girls Who Code
- Implement student programs which will include events on evenings and weekends
- Lead volunteer recruitment and training for our Education programs
- Enter accurate data from assigned Education programs
- Inventory, organize, and maintain our Education materials and spaces
- Lesson planning, instruction, and develop curriculum as necessary with the Education team
- Communicate details of student events in collaboration with Marketing staff and external partners
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience imagining and leading programs that help students see themselves in an activity
- Experience and passion for working with K–12 students
- Relish in creating bar-raising, trailblazing, surprisingly delightful programs and events
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and engage volunteers
- Detail-oriented person with strong problem solving skills
- A self-starter with a flexible and creative personality to work with a variety of people in sometimes ambiguous situations
- Highly organized individual able to keep multiple projects and tasks on track at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred Knowledge & Skills:
- An appreciation for the mission of NewBoCo and shared core values
- Experience working in a mid-range, fast-paced, environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training/experience
- Knowledge in K–12 STEM or Computer Science education curricula and resources
- Experience working with K–12 students and young adults
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google for Business
Some details to know:
- This is a full-time, salaried role commensurate with experience
- Requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours (scheduled in advance throughout the year) for events
- You’ll be required to pass a background check, and enter an agreement to safeguard proprietary information of NewBoCo and our clients, as a part of the on-boarding process
- Benefits include Open PTO Policy, company contributions to health/vision/dental insurance plans and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match
If interested, apply to jobs@newbo.co and include:
- A resume
- A cover letter or summary of why you are interested in this position, and what previous related experience you have.