Professional Development Coordinator

Professional Development Coordinator

Who We Are: As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought‑provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.

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The Professional Development Coordinator supports the growth and execution of Nine PBS’s educator professional development initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating training that increases educator engagement with Nine PBS learning resources. The coordinator oversees the scheduling of Nine PBS Freelance Educators to ensure smooth logistical operations for professional development events and provides direct support to schools, districts, and educational partners.

They also contribute to the development and implementation of resources to ensure alignment with curriculum standards and organizational goals.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional development sessions for educators, caregivers, and community partners.
• Manage logistics for in‑person and virtual training sessions, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow‑up.
• Schedule Nine PBS Freelance Educators for sessions that they will facilitate within the community to ensure quality delivery of programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of School Partnerships on content and resource development to meet educator needs.
• Serve as the point of contact for schools and districts once partnerships and services have been confirmed.
• Track and input participation data and outcomes into the Apricot data management system within 72 hours of events.
• Work with the Supply Coordinator to ensure timely preparation and distribution of training materials.
• Represent Nine PBS in professional communities by modeling inclusive and equity‑centered practices.

• Assist with evaluation of professional development programs and educator feedback to continuously improve offerings.
• Stay informed about educational trends, state standards, and district initiatives in Missouri and Illinois.
• Support community engagement events that feature Nine PBS learning resources.

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in professional development, instructional coaching, or related educator training. Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills, with the interest and ability to lead projects. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications. Technology savvy with the ability to learn new platforms/software. Experience in the non‑profit sector.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically working up to three days on‑site each week. On‑site work is expected for full‑team meetings, trainings, and material preparation. Facilitation of professional development may occur in‑person at schools, districts, and community organizations, or virtually, so the ability to work a varied…