Program Coordination careers

Nonprofit Program Coordinator Jobs

Program coordinators schedule services, communicate with participants and partners, maintain records and help teams deliver consistent work.

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Career overview

Keep mission-driven programs organized and responsive

Nonprofit program coordinator jobs appear across nonprofits, foundations, schools, universities, healthcare organizations, associations and other public-benefit institutions. Titles and responsibilities differ by organization size and structure, so candidates should compare the actual scope rather than relying on title alone.

Role 01

Program Coordinator

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Role 02

Program Associate

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Role 03

Project Coordinator

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Role 04

Community Program Coordinator

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Role 05

Program Support Specialist

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Capabilities employers value

Prepare for the work behind the title

Strong applicants connect relevant experience to the organization’s mission and operating environment. Applications should show sound judgment, dependable execution, clear communication and evidence of results.

  • project coordination
  • participant communication
  • documentation
  • event and meeting support
  • program reporting

Requirements vary. Review education, travel, technology, schedule and location expectations before applying, and do not assume that similar titles carry identical responsibilities.

Build a focused search

Search the primary title first, then explore adjacent titles one at a time. Compare compensation, authority, team structure, workplace expectations and the organization’s stated priorities.

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For employers

Reach professionals who understand mission-driven work

A useful posting explains why the role exists and what success looks like. Include compensation, location or remote eligibility, reporting relationships, supervisory responsibility, essential duties and the first-year priorities.

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Help qualified candidates decide

Distinguish required qualifications from preferences. Name the systems, audiences, portfolios or programs the employee will support, and explain how this position contributes to the mission.

Current opportunities

Nonprofit Program Coordinator Jobs on Foundation List

Results use a focused title search. Employers may use related titles, so broaden your search carefully when the exact listing set is limited.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about program coordination

What do professionals in program coordination do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but the work commonly includes project coordination, participant communication, documentation and collaboration with colleagues, leaders and external partners.

How can I find nonprofit program coordinator jobs?

Search Foundation List using the exact role title, adjacent titles and relevant mission terms. Read the complete posting because scope and seniority can differ across organizations.

How should employers recruit for program coordination roles?

Describe the responsibilities, decision authority, reporting relationship, compensation, workplace expectations and the outcomes the new employee will be expected to support.

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