Program Coordinator, The Green Bandana Project

JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator – The Green Bandana Project
JOB STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Bloomington Office, 7900 Xerxes Ave S, Ste 1350, Bloomington, MN 55431; In office 4 days/week
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Program Manager- The Green Bandana Project
SCHEDULE: M-F (Some evenings and weekends for events)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Green Bandana Project is a school-based program that increases students’ awareness of available mental health and suicide prevention resources and their ability to seek support before or during a mental health crisis. Student participants take a suicide prevention gatekeeper training, carry resource cards, and tie a green bandana to their backpack or another visible location to serve as a visual cue that they are members of the Green Bandana Project and equipped with knowledge about resources on campus that support student mental health.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and relationship-oriented Program Coordinator to support the growth and implementation of The Green Bandana Project in high schools, colleges, and universities across the United States. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will play a key role in expanding the program's reach by helping recruit new schools, managing onboarding and implementation processes, and serving as the primary point of contact for participating schools and campuses.

This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with educators, student affairs professionals, counselors, and student leaders to ensure successful program adoption and long-term engagement. The Program Coordinator will guide schools through every stage of participation—from initial outreach and enrollment to implementation and ongoing support—while helping maintain a high-quality participant experience. The role also supports program administration, data tracking, resource distribution, and continuous improvement efforts that contribute to the program's growth and impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Recruitment and Outreach

• Support the growth of The Green Bandana Project by helping to identify, recruit, and engage high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide.
• Conduct outreach to school administrators, counselors, student affairs professionals, and student leaders through email, phone, virtual meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective schools and track recruitment activities using CRM and project management systems.
• Assist in developing outreach materials, presentations, and communications that support program expansion.
• Represent The Green Bandana Project at conferences, webinars, and networking events to increase program visibility and adoption.

School Onboarding and Implementation Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating schools during the onboarding and implementation process.
• Guide schools through program enrollment, orientation, and launch activities to ensure successful implementation.
• Coordinate the distribution of program materials, resources, and promotional items.
• Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to school contacts, responding to questions and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
• Monitor school participation and engagement to ensure a positive participant experience and long-term program sustainability.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with school personnel, student leaders, and community partners.
• Conduct regular check-ins with participating schools to assess needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for increased engagement.
• Support efforts to retain participating schools and encourage annual program renewal.
• Facilitate communication between schools and SAVE staff to ensure timely and effective support.

Program Administration and Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of school participation, outreach activities, implementation milestones, and program outcomes.
• Track onboarding and participation metrics and prepare reports for internal use and grant reporting.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, training, webinars, and other program-related events.
• Support the collection of participant feedback and program evaluation data.

Program Growth and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes, participant engagement, and program delivery.
• Share feedback and lessons learned from participating schools to support program enhancements.
• Assist with the development of new resources and tools that support program growth and scalability.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., social work, psychology, education, public health).
• Demonstrated passion for mental health, youth programming, and suicide prevention.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship-building.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, educators, volunteers, and community members.
• Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating group activities or workshops.
• Basic knowledge of mental health resources and youth mental health challenges is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google cloud products.

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary: $45,000-$55,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for this position. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for community impact, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.  

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential job functions and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, and abilities required. SAVE reserves the right to revise the job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.