Just as we ignite student success through removing barriers and connecting resources, we ignite success for our staff. Helping students shine means helping every member of our ecosystem achieve their goals.
At SparkWheel, you make student success happen—feeling supported and energized while doing meaningful work.
The SparkWheel
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Just as we ignite student success through removing barriers and connecting resources, we ignite success for our staff. Helping students shine means helping every member of our ecosystem achieve their goals. At SparkWheel, you make student success happen—feeling supported and energized while doing meaningful work.
Tenacious
Students and families know they can count on us to be there when times are tough.
Brave
We courageously advocate for students and walk with them through dark circumstances.
Optimistic
We bring levity, optimism, joy, and hospitality to every situation.
Compassionate
We’re inclusive, empathetic nurturers who understand the toll of trauma. We are a beacon of safety and security.
Trustworthy
We provide safe and judgement-free support for our students and their families.
The work our student support coordinators do, day in and day out, improves the lives of students and families across our network – to be able to contribute to that work, feels incredible. We are all truly making a difference.
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Our organization actively seeks feedback from the employees, is transparent about the information received and shares the process to make changes as necessary. When I give feedback, I know my voice is heard and my feelings and opinions matter.
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Our organization goes above and beyond to provide opportunities of connection across our four-state network. We have many teams, committees and subgroups that work on planning, celebrating, encouraging and expanding the work we do!
Miranda Carpenter
Director of Special Events
Employee Benefits
Insurance
SparkWheel offers health, vision, dental, telehealth, pet insurance, and a variety of additional insurance benefits for full-time employees.
Travel Allowance
Full-time site staff are provided a monthly allowance to offset incidental program related in-town travel expenses.
Cell Phone Allowance
Full-time employees are provided a monthly allowance towards the use of their personal cell phones.
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Out of Town Travel
Employees are reimbursed the cost of mileage when traveling for work out of town.
Personal Leave
New employees start with access to personal leave and paid holidays, Site staff received additional paid time off during the month of July.
Credit Card
Full-time staff are provided with an agency credit card for business purchases.
Work/Life Balance
SparkWheel supports a work/life balance through flexible time off policies, generous personal leave, and paid holidays.
Retirement
We help you prepare for life after your career by matching employee contributions in a 401k.