Professional Development Coordinator

Job Description

About New Bo Co

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (New Bo Co ) 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.

New Bo Co  Diversity Statement:

New Bo Co  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.

Core Values

• 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

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Professional Development Coordinator to plan and implement New Bo Co ’s educator professional development programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with K–12 students and educators, is excited about STEM education, and has strong organization skills. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, meeting the needs of K–12 educators through creative support and tactical execution.

They will deliver exceptional and diverse programs, including Computer Science Professional Development Week, virtual workshops, and customized training.

• Coordinating content for large education events (travel is occasionally necessary)
• Collaborate with Event Coordinator on execution of large education events
• Supporting teacher workshops such as checking in, answering program questions, and sharing additional resources that may be helpful.
• Answering questions about our teacher facing programs
• Work with other New Bo Co  staff to recruit teachers for workshops
• Working with our facilitators to deliver high‑quality experiences such as agenda co‑creation and materials preparation.
• Creating content for teachers such as curriculum modification or development
• Develop strategies to improve and expand our programs
• Help manage facilitator payment and stipend approvals
• Help facilitate workshops as necessary

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, or equivalent professional experience in education or instructional settings.
• Experience in K–12 education.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Experience planning and implementing programming & or curriculum.
• Willing and interested in staying up to date with emerging technologies in STEM education.
• Deadline driven, organized, project management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with data collection.
• Familiarity with Iowa’s education landscape.
• Experience facilitating professional learning.
• Experience working with K‑12 students.

• Meaningful work that supports innovation, education, and entrepreneurship.
• Creative, flexible, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of an organization making a real impact in Iowa and beyond.

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