Program Coordinator (Community or Youth Programs)

Career Guide

Plans and runs community or youth programs, coordinating schedules, volunteers, and resources. Handles outreach, enrollment, budgeting, and reporting to meet goals and compliance requirements while ensuring participant safety and program quality.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan calendars, activities, and event logistics
Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers or mentors
Conduct outreach and manage participant enrollment
Track outcomes and prepare grant/funder reports
Monitor budgets, purchasing, and vendor coordination
Ensure child safety, risk management, and incident reporting
Build partnerships with schools and community organizations
Maintain attendance, CRM, and data records

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Program Manager / Community Program Manager

Community Engagement Manager

Director of Programs / Director of Youth Programs

Transition Opportunities

Volunteer Manager

Development/Fundraising Coordinator

Community Health Worker

Case Manager

Events Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Grant compliance and outcome reportingUse of nonprofit CRMs/Case management systemsBudget tracking and basic fiscal stewardshipYouth safeguarding and risk management protocolsEvent logistics at scale (multi-site or multi-partner)

Development SuggestionsComplete a grant writing and nonprofit finance course; practice with Salesforce NPSP Trailhead or Apricot sandbox; volunteer to lead a short-term program cycle to apply safeguarding and logistics end-to-end.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$38,000–$48,000

Mid Level$48,000–$60,000

Senior Level$60,000–$75,000

Growth Trend

stable: Demand tied to steady nonprofit and local government funding

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

YMCABoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaGirl Scouts of the USA

Industry Sectors

Non-Profit & Social ServicesLocal GovernmentEducation

Recommended Next Steps

Earn background checks/clearances and complete state Mandated Reporter training; add CPR/First Aid if not current.

Take a targeted course: Grant Writing (intro) and Nonprofit Budgeting; build a sample logic model and KPI dashboard for a program.

Gain applied experience by leading a pilot workshop or after-school series through a local nonprofit; document outcomes and partner references.