Program Coordinator – Nonprofit Community Outreach

Career Guide
Coordinates community outreach programs for a nonprofit by planning events, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, and tracking outcomes. Manages logistics, budgets, and communications to ensure services reach target populations and meet grant or program goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute community outreach events and workshops
  • Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
  • Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations
  • Manage program logistics, calendars, and budgets
  • Track participation, outcomes, and prepare grant or impact reports
  • Maintain CRM/constituent records and mailing lists
  • Coordinate outreach communications across email and social media

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Program Manager (Nonprofit)
Community Outreach Manager
Director of Programs
Transition Opportunities
Development/Fundraising Coordinator
Volunteer Manager
Community Health Worker
Public Affairs/Advocacy Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Grant writing and compliance reportingConstituent CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce NPSP)Program evaluation and impact measurementVolunteer management systems and scheduling
Development SuggestionsComplete a grant-writing course and draft a sample proposal; finish Salesforce NPSP Trailhead modules and manage a small volunteer-led event, tracking outcomes in a CRM.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$40,000–$50,000
Mid Level$50,000–$62,000
Senior Level$62,000–$78,000
Growth Trend
stable — steady need across nonprofits; hiring tied to grants and local funding

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
American Red CrossUnited WayYMCA
Industry Sectors
Non-Profit & Social ImpactHealthcare & Public HealthEducation & Youth Services

Recommended Next Steps

1
Take an online grant writing course (e.g., Candid Learning or Coursera) and build a portfolio proposal with a budget and logic model.
2
Complete Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) Trailhead modules and practice by logging contacts, events, and reports.
3
Volunteer to coordinate a community event at a local nonprofit; quantify attendance, outcomes, and produce a one-page impact report.