Operations Specialist

What is CodeHS?

CodeHS is a comprehensive program for helping schools teach computer science. We provide web-based curriculum, teacher tools and resources, and professional development.

Mission

The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future.We believe that in the 21st century, coding is a foundational skill, just like reading and writing. That’s why we say: Read, Write, Code. We do this by providing great curriculum, tools, and resources to teachers, students, and schools to implement high quality computer science programs. We believe that everyone should get the chance to learn coding, and that it’s a skill that provides limitless creative opportunity to students. 

Must be authorized to work in the US and based in the US.

We are a distributed team. This an office-based position would work in the city of Chicago, and would be to the office at 747 N LaSalle.

Company Values 

Encourage Teaching and Learning

CodeHS is about providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities in computer science for students all over the world. We value creating fun, accessible and creative learning experiences for teachers, for students, and for team members at CodeHS. We believe that education--and specifically coding--within the formal K-12 system, the higher-education system, and beyond has the power to allow everyone to unlock their full potential.

Create a Direct Positive Impact

At CodeHS we value creating a direct positive social impact with our work. We work directly with students, teachers, schools and districts to implement computer science classes. Through building great curriculum, tools and resources to allow high schools to teach computer science, we can create a direct educational benefit to students to help explore the limitless world of computing. We believe that expanding access to computer science education will empower students to take an active role in creating the future.

Make It Fun and Creative

Bringing fun and creativity to every aspect of our work is a main focus for us at CodeHS. It starts with a fun, friendly and accessible curriculum, that allows students the opportunity to build creatively and engage in thoughtful problem solving. We also focus on developing a creative and fun environment to work in, and think that this allows us to bring novel approaches to challenging problems. Computing is about logic--but it’s also about creativity--and we hope to share that excitement with teachers and students through CodeHS.

Our Operating Practices

Get the job done

We figure out the real problem to be solved and take ownership over seeing it to completion. We help move things across the finish line.

Bring context and big picture awareness

We consider the projects we work on in their context and see how our projects impact the team, company, and the customer.

Adaptable

We adapt to changing needs across customers and the team, and make good plans but know that they can change as we get new information.

Growth Mindset

We're always looking to learn and improve, and we share that mindset with teachers and students. We’re working to improve individually and as a team.

Team player

We help out our teammates and we’re team players. We make decisions with a team first approach and strive to act in the best interest of the company as a whole.

Constructive and solution oriented

When approached with problems and roadblocks, we're constructive and solution oriented. We think through problems and tradeoffs, proactively finding solutions.

Good vibes

We bring positive energy whether in person or virtually to help contribute to making a positive work environment for everyone.

Follow through

We make sure to do what we say we are going to do for team members and for customers. We're proactive, dependable and reliable in the work that we do.

CodeHS is an equal opportunity employer. CodeHS maintains a drug-free workplace.

Operations Specialist 

Job Description

CodeHS is looking to hire an Operations Specialist in Chicago, IL to help work on internal company operations including accounts receivable, shipping, operations, and office management. If you like making things go and improving systems behind the scenes, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities:

• Work with other team members in CodeHS on operations
• Manage Accounts Receivable, corresponding with customers and payments
• Manage billing calls, purchase orders, and invoices
• Shipping materials for conferences and to customers and team members
• Help managing Chicago office setup, supplies, and operations
• Help manage office phone
• Help maintain organized internal systems
• Help with other internal operations projects as needed

Requirements:

• Worked in a small team
• Ability to adapt flexibly to changing tasks and requirements
• Work well independently and autonomously, a self-starter
• Works well in teams
• Professional and clear at email
• Extremely organized and strong attention to detail
• Passionate about helping students and schools
• Excited to work at a small company and make a big impact

Compensation

• Salary: $55,000

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision
• Equity
• 401k plan with 4% match
• Parental leave
• Strong vacation policy