Program Coordinator (Nonprofit or Community Services)

Career Guide

Coordinates day-to-day nonprofit or community programs, ensuring activities run on schedule, participants are served, and goals are met. Manages logistics, tracks outcomes, supports staff and volunteers, and reports results to leaders and funders.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule program activities and events
Coordinate participant intake, referrals, and services
Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
Track metrics and prepare reports for funders and leadership
Maintain program budgets, purchases, and documentation
Build and manage community and partner relationships
Develop outreach materials and manage communications

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Program Manager

Program Director

Operations Manager (Nonprofit)

Transition Opportunities

Development/Fundraising Coordinator

Community Outreach/Engagement Specialist

Case Manager

Project Coordinator (Healthcare, Education, or Government)

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Grant reporting and restricted-fund complianceOutcomes evaluation and logic model designCRM/case management systems (e.g., Salesforce NPSP)Budget tracking and basic nonprofit finance

Development SuggestionsComplete a short course on program evaluation and logic models; build a sample outcomes dashboard using Salesforce Trailhead or spreadsheets and apply it by volunteering to track metrics for a community event.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$40,000–$50,000

Mid Level$50,000–$62,000

Senior Level$62,000–$75,000

Growth Trend

stable

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

YMCAAmerican Red CrossBoys & Girls Clubs of America

Industry Sectors

Non-Profit & Social ImpactEducationGovernment & Public AdministrationHealthcare

Recommended Next Steps

Take a nonprofit program management or evaluation course (e.g., logic models, grant compliance) and build a portfolio report with KPIs.

Complete Salesforce NPSP Trailhead modules or similar CRM training and apply it in a volunteer or part-time coordinator role.

Network with local nonprofits; volunteer to lead a small project (event, workshop series) and document budget, timeline, and outcomes for your resume.