People and Culture Coordinator

Nine PBS: People & Culture Coordinator

Who We Are: As an essential community institution, we magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help St. Louis flourish. We believe St. Louis is strongest when we work together toward a shared vision. By rallying around a common purpose, we move beyond barriers that have previously hindered our progress and take collective action toward meaningful, lasting impact.

Our History:   We are a community-licensed public media organization with more than 70 years of service to the St. Louis region. For generations, Nine PBS has been a trusted and enduring presence by connecting people through educational programming, meaningful storytelling, and shared experiences that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.

Our Values:   Everything we do is rooted in our four core values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These values shape how we care for one another as teammates and how we engage with our community. We believe meaningful impact begins with listening, understanding, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our Culture:   Every employee plays a role in advancing our human-centered culture to ensure staff feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe work should be a joyful journey - one where collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and shared purpose inspire us to do our best work together.

Our Team:   We are proud of the talented individuals who make up our teams and the passion they show each day in service to our community. We walk with swagger and believe that we are “a really big deal!” Get to know the amazing people you will work alongside, if selected for this position at www.NinePBS.org/OurTeam.

Position Description: The People and Culture Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of Nine PBS's HR function, helping to deliver an exceptional employee experience while ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Excellence, this role manages key administrative responsibilities, maintains employee records, supports recruitment and onboarding, coordinates people and culture initiatives, and helps ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment practices. As a trusted partner to employees and leaders, the People and Culture Coordinator plays an integral role in fostering an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn. They approach their work with professionalism, discretion, and a service mindset, recognizing that supporting our people is essential to advancing the mission of Nine PBS. They are passionate about creating positive employee experiences and contributing to a workplace culture where all staff can thrive.

Primary Responsibilities: The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this role in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

• Lead projects and initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance the employee experience, and support People & Culture priorities.
• Effectively prioritize competing priorities, anticipate needs, and follow through on action items with accuracy and timeliness, often under tight deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee records in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting job opportunities across multiple platforms, monitoring applicant flow, and supporting candidate communications.
• Schedule interviews and facilitate hiring logistics to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including new hire documentation, orientation scheduling, and other processes that create a welcoming and engaging start for new employees.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications that strengthen organizational culture.
• Assist with performance management processes, including coordinating timelines, tracking documentation, and supporting supervisors and employees throughout the review cycle.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and other administrative activities that support the People & Culture team and organizational initiatives.
• Handle sensitive employee and organizational information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Secondary Responsibilities: These are additional activities that are expected to be performed within this position.

• Support the team in maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws, organizational policies, and HR best practices by monitoring updates and assisting with implementation as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the team by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing communications, and proactively anticipating and resolving scheduling needs and conflicts.
• Perform other duties and contribute to special projects, as assigned in support of the team and organizational priorities.

Qualifications: One or more years of human resources or other related experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and strong organizational skills. Experience using Monday.com a plus. Additional skills include:

• Ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, with a focus on detail and follow-up.
• Highly organized team player who is committed to the mission of Nine PBS.
• Strong emotional and professional intelligence is required.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Hybrid Schedule: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically being in the office 2-3 day per week. On-site work includes in-person team meetings, all-staff meetings, and general work functions. Off-site work available with approval from supervisor.

Additional Expectations and Core Competencies: Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in how the work is performed. The following competencies are required for this role.

• Approach all interactions solution focused.
• Be open to feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Provide respectful feedback to others, as needed.
• Share knowledge, resources, and expertise openly to support team and organizational success.
• Effectively and proactively communicate important information to supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with others that are collaborative and welcoming.
• Behave in a professional manner and represent the values of Nine PBS at all times.

Application Instructions

Company: Nine PBS

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Job Location: St Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $20/hr, up to 29 hours per week

Application Timeline: July 7 – July 21, 2026

Application Process : For a candidate to be considered for employment, the following materials must be submitted to ***email_hidden*** :

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 Professional References (will not be contacted unless an offer is being made)

1. What have you read in this job posting that is inspiring to you? (no more than 150 words)
2. How would you be able to contribute to a positive employee experience at Nine PBS? (no more than 150 words)
3. How would this role align with your career goals? (no more than 150 words)

Nine PBS

As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.