Community Program Coordinator Jobs
Community Program Coordinator jobs are open across nonprofits, local government, healthcare, and higher education, at every level from entry-level to senior coordinator, with specializations in youth services, workforce development, and community outreach. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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WORK YEAR: Full-time, 260 days per year
WORK CALENDAR: 260 day Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: B-3-2, Exempt
Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.
ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4251 or email hr@rochesterschools.org
The Coordinator of District Facility Use provides responsive, welcoming, and solutions-oriented service to district staff and community members seeking to use Rochester Public Schools facilities. This position coordinates the facility reservation process from initial inquiry through event completion, helping customers understand requirements, identify appropriate spaces, navigate procedures, and resolve challenges.
The coordinator builds positive relationships with internal and external customers through timely communication, clear guidance, proactive problem-solving, and reliable follow-through. The position balances a customer-centered approach with consistent application of district policies, responsible stewardship of district facilities, accurate financial practices, and effective collaboration with school and district staff. The coordinator also identifies opportunities to improve the customer experience, increase community access to district facilities, and strengthen the district's facility rental program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the district facility reservation process from initial inquiry through confirmation, providing responsive, personalized, and solutions-oriented customer service to district staff and community members.
- Respond to inquiries in a timely manner, clarify customer needs, and communicate next steps and anticipated timelines. Explain procedures, policies, fees, and requirements in clear, accessible language; help customers understand what is needed to move forward.
- Determine whether proposed activities align with Board policy for Facility Use and discuss with customers if there are conflicts with policy or exigent circumstances affecting the proposed use.
- Help customers navigate requirements, identify facilities that meet their needs, understand associated costs, and complete the reservation process efficiently and successfully.
- Use tours and customer conversations to help prospective users understand their options and make informed decisions.
- Recommend suitable facilities, equipment, and services based on the customer's intended use, budget, and logistical needs.
- Establish customer accounts and secure required information and evidence of insurance. Arrange for IT Support, Auditorium Technician, and/or Event Supervisor, as needed. Confirm equipment availability with site and District Facilities, as needed.
- Arrange for district-level support for activities with the potential for significant concerns.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all parties involved or affected by the reservation process.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Ability and commitment to exceptional customer service.
- Ability to collaborate with constituents of all backgrounds.
- Knowledge of basic invoicing and accounting.
- Able to manage large amounts of detail.
- Knowledge of sales/promotional techniques.
Commitment to Equity:
- Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
- Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
WORK YEAR: Full-time, 260 days per year
WORK CALENDAR: 260 day Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: B-3-2, Exempt
Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.
ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4251 or email hr@rochesterschools.org
The Coordinator of District Facility Use provides responsive, welcoming, and solutions-oriented service to district staff and community members seeking to use Rochester Public Schools facilities. This position coordinates the facility reservation process from initial inquiry through event completion, helping customers understand requirements, identify appropriate spaces, navigate procedures, and resolve challenges.
The coordinator builds positive relationships with internal and external customers through timely communication, clear guidance, proactive problem-solving, and reliable follow-through. The position balances a customer-centered approach with consistent application of district policies, responsible stewardship of district facilities, accurate financial practices, and effective collaboration with school and district staff. The coordinator also identifies opportunities to improve the customer experience, increase community access to district facilities, and strengthen the district's facility rental program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the district facility reservation process from initial inquiry through confirmation, providing responsive, personalized, and solutions-oriented customer service to district staff and community members.
- Respond to inquiries in a timely manner, clarify customer needs, and communicate next steps and anticipated timelines. Explain procedures, policies, fees, and requirements in clear, accessible language; help customers understand what is needed to move forward.
- Determine whether proposed activities align with Board policy for Facility Use and discuss with customers if there are conflicts with policy or exigent circumstances affecting the proposed use.
- Help customers navigate requirements, identify facilities that meet their needs, understand associated costs, and complete the reservation process efficiently and successfully.
- Use tours and customer conversations to help prospective users understand their options and make informed decisions.
- Recommend suitable facilities, equipment, and services based on the customer's intended use, budget, and logistical needs.
- Establish customer accounts and secure required information and evidence of insurance. Arrange for IT Support, Auditorium Technician, and/or Event Supervisor, as needed. Confirm equipment availability with site and District Facilities, as needed.
- Arrange for district-level support for activities with the potential for significant concerns.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all parties involved or affected by the reservation process.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Ability and commitment to exceptional customer service.
- Ability to collaborate with constituents of all backgrounds.
- Knowledge of basic invoicing and accounting.
- Able to manage large amounts of detail.
- Knowledge of sales/promotional techniques.
Commitment to Equity:
- Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
- Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
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Who's Hiring
- PROJECT ACCESS12P
- Impact Care2
- BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE2
- IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)2
- EDUCAUSE1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community program coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, or a related field
- Experience coordinating community outreach programs or social services delivery
- Proficiency with database or case management software for tracking participant data
- Demonstrated ability to manage grant-funded programs and comply with funder reporting requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse community stakeholders
- Bilingual proficiency, particularly Spanish, preferred for roles serving multilingual populations
Tips for Your Community Program Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Community program coordinator hiring managers want to see what your programs achieved, not just what you managed. Swap task-based bullet points for outcome-focused ones: participant retention rates, grant compliance milestones, or volunteer hours coordinated are the details that separate strong applications.
Highlight grant and budget management experience
Many postings require direct experience managing restricted funding or reporting to funders. If you've administered federal, state, or private grants, name the funding source types and the reporting cycles you handled. This signals you can operate within compliance requirements from day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community program coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your language to the posting's sector
A coordinator at a housing nonprofit and one at a county health department share duties but use different vocabulary. Mirror the sector's terms, 'case coordination' in social services, 'cohort management' in workforce programs, so your resume reads as a natural fit before the interview.
Prepare a scenario answer on community resistance
Interviewers for community-facing roles almost always ask how you've handled low program participation or pushback from residents. Prepare one concrete story that shows how you adjusted your outreach strategy and what the result was. Vague answers about 'communication skills' won't land.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Base pay in nonprofit and government coordinator roles is often fixed by salary bands, but training budgets, conference attendance, and certification reimbursement are frequently negotiable. Ask specifically about support for credentials like the Certified Nonprofit Professional or case management certificates relevant to your sector.
Community Program Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community program coordinators?
The most active employers for community program coordinators right now are PROJECT ACCESS, Impact Care, and BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, municipal agencies, and health systems tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many community program coordinator jobs are remote?
About 75% of community program coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Roles focused on data management, grant reporting, and program administration are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions centered on in-person outreach, case coordination, or community events typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a community program coordinator?
Most community program coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, public administration, or a related field, then build direct-service experience through internships or entry-level roles in nonprofits or government agencies. From there, gaining hands-on exposure to program planning, volunteer coordination, and grant compliance positions you to move into a coordinator role. Earning a relevant certification, such as a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential, can strengthen your candidacy further.
Can I get a community program coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level community program coordinator roles do exist, and they often accept candidates who have relevant volunteer experience, internships, or AmeriCorps service in lieu of paid work history. Emphasize transferable skills like event logistics, community outreach, stakeholder communication, and any experience tracking participant data or supporting grant-funded initiatives. Smaller nonprofits and local government agencies are typically the most open to candidates building their first coordinator role.
What does the community program coordinator interview process look like?
Most community program coordinator interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by one or two rounds with the program manager or department director. Expect behavioral questions about managing competing priorities, working with underserved populations, and handling low program participation. Some employers include a written exercise, such as drafting an outreach plan or responding to a funder inquiry, to assess communication skills before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to community program coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to community program coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, sector, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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