Program Associate Jobs in South Carolina
Program Associate jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where nonprofits, state agencies, and healthcare systems drive steady demand for program coordination and community services work. Employers like the Medical University of South Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and Prisma Health maintain consistent program associate openings across public health, workforce development, and member services. The role draws candidates at every level, from recent graduates to professionals stepping up from case management or administrative support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerImpact Justice
Top cityColumbia, SC
Cities hiring4
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialAssociate's degree
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Senior Program Associate & Facilitator
Impact Justice·South Carolina
Job functions:
Hybrid
Job Description
About Impact Justice
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what’s at stake and what’s possible.
About the Growing Justice program
Growing Justice is a first-of-its-kind reentry and workforce development program, blending vertical farming and classroom instruction with intensive reentry and job readiness support. Through partnerships with AmplifiedAg, Skout Strategy, and Agritecture, women at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution (CGGCI) gain hands-on training, employment preparation, and wraparound support that positions them for success post-release.
Inspired by Impact Justice’s 2020 series Eating Behind Bars, which documented the unhealthy and degrading quality of prison food nationwide, Growing Justice also reimagines food justice inside correctional facilities. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, AmplifiedAg established a vertical farm on the grounds of CGGCI that will produce an estimated 48,000 pounds of nutrient-rich leafy greens each year for residents, while serving as a living classroom where participants build marketable skills and pathways to sustainable careers.
In addition to the South Carolina site at CGGCI, Growing Justice launched two additional sites in 2025: one at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, CA, and another inside Impact Justice’s office building in downtown Oakland, CA. Together, these sites expand the reach of Growing Justice, advancing food justice, workforce readiness, and reentry pathways nationwide.
Who You Are
You are passionate about supporting women impacted by incarceration and believe in the power of education, workforce development, and second chances. You are energized by helping people learn, grow, and achieve goals while also building relationships that strengthen programs, communities, and equitable access to opportunity.
You are equally comfortable facilitating a group discussion, coordinating logistics, meeting with community partners, or representing a program at a networking event. You take initiative, communicate proactively, and can work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
You thrive in dynamic environments where no two days look exactly alike. You enjoy identifying opportunities, connecting people and resources, and finding creative solutions to challenges.
You are also:
- An engaging facilitator who creates meaningful learning experiences for adult learners.
- Comfortable working in correctional settings, building trusted relationships with participants, facility staff, and community partners.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and resourceful, proactively building relationships and coordinating volunteers, guest speakers, and other engagement opportunities.
That said, we know there are great candidates who may not think they fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself! We welcome all applicants, including formerly incarcerated individuals, those with family members that have been incarcerated, and persons with direct criminal or juvenile legal system experience.
What You Will Do
The anticipated start date for this position is late July or early August 2026. You will report to the Senior Program Manager. You’ll be the owner of day-to-day program delivery and participant engagement at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution, helping ensure strong learning experiences, effective program operations, and successful participant outcomes, and your core responsibilities will be:
- FACILITATE PARTICIPANT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT – You will lead engaging classroom and experiential learning opportunities that help participants build technical, workforce, and professional development skills. This includes facilitating classroom instruction and on-the-job training experiences, reinforcing technical skills and professional behaviors, preparing learning materials, fostering participant engagement and accountability, monitoring progress, and helping participants successfully complete the program.
- LEAD DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAM DELIVERY AT THE SITE – You will serve as the primary onsite representative for Growing Justice, helping ensure smooth program operations and a positive participant experience. This includes coordinating cohort recruitment and interviews, supporting orientation activities, maintaining communication with facility staff, addressing operational challenges, and supporting participant success throughout the program lifecycle.
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS – You will cultivate productive relationships with facility staff, participants, community partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders that strengthen program delivery and participant outcomes. You will serve as a trusted point of contact and ambassador for Growing Justice and Impact Justice.
- COORDINATE PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES – You will support the systems and processes that keep the program running effectively. This includes maintaining required program tracking and documentation, supporting participant accountability, coordinating guest speakers and special events, and helping ensure compliance with program requirements and expectations.
- SUPPORT PROGRAM GROWTH AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – You will identify opportunities to strengthen participant experiences, improve program operations, and enhance overall program effectiveness. You will contribute ideas, share lessons learned, participate in planning efforts, and support the continued growth and evolution of Growing Justice.
Required Qualifications
- Four years of professional training, education, and/or closely related experience, plus at least four years of experience independently managing program activities, work deliverables, training delivery, facilitation, or participant-centered programming.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training, workshops, educational programs, or other group learning experiences.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with participants, colleagues, community partners, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex activities, solve problems, and execute projects with limited supervision.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to work within a correctional facility and commitment to advancing opportunities for individuals impacted by the justice system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with agriculture, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), urban farming, community gardening, food systems, sustainability, food access, food justice, or related fields.
- Experience working in correctional, nonprofit, educational, workforce development, or community-based settings.
- Experience coordinating community partnerships, participant recruitment, interviews, volunteers, guest speakers, or stakeholder engagement activities
Applying
Consistent with our compensation philosophy, our starting salaries are established to represent strong compensation in the marketplace and to maintain internal equity. This is a part-time, hourly position at 30-hour/week. The starting salary is fixed at $34.68/hour with annual increases defined by the current collective bargaining agreement. This is a bargaining unit position with Impact Justice United represented by OPEIU International. The benefits that come with working at Impact Justice include medical, dental, and FSA plans, significant vacation and wellness leave, and immediate vesting in our 401K with a generous match.
The candidate should be located in or near the Columbia, South Carolina area and will work under a hybrid schedule that combines remote work with regular onsite work at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution. This position requires regular onsite presence (typically 3-5 partial days per week) to facilitate programming, provide on-the-job training (OJT) and participant support, maintain relationships with facility staff, and oversee day-to-day program operations.
If this all sounds like a good fit for you, please include your resume and a cover letter explaining: 1) your interest in the role, 2) your experience facilitating training or participant-centered programming, and 3) why you believe you would be successful supporting women impacted by incarceration through the Growing Justice program.
Please note that applications without cover letters may be rejected.
We plan on making decisions on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply the better.
Hiring Process
Elements of the Impact Justice hiring process may include phone screen interviews, candidate exercises (written or presentations), Zoom interviews, in-person interviews, and reference checks. Candidates are welcome to ask for alternative arrangements in the process if needed (for example, conducting an interview via phone rather than Zoom), Impact Justice will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Please communicate any alternative arrangements requested to the hiring manager.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Impact Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, criminal history, or disability.
About Impact Justice
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what’s at stake and what’s possible.
Department
Growing Justice
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
South Carolina
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$34.68 / hour
Impact Justice
Senior Program Associate & Facilitator
South Carolina
Added 1mo ago
Job functions:
Hybrid
Job Description
About Impact Justice
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what’s at stake and what’s possible.
About the Growing Justice program
Growing Justice is a first-of-its-kind reentry and workforce development program, blending vertical farming and classroom instruction with intensive reentry and job readiness support. Through partnerships with AmplifiedAg, Skout Strategy, and Agritecture, women at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution (CGGCI) gain hands-on training, employment preparation, and wraparound support that positions them for success post-release.
Inspired by Impact Justice’s 2020 series Eating Behind Bars, which documented the unhealthy and degrading quality of prison food nationwide, Growing Justice also reimagines food justice inside correctional facilities. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, AmplifiedAg established a vertical farm on the grounds of CGGCI that will produce an estimated 48,000 pounds of nutrient-rich leafy greens each year for residents, while serving as a living classroom where participants build marketable skills and pathways to sustainable careers.
In addition to the South Carolina site at CGGCI, Growing Justice launched two additional sites in 2025: one at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, CA, and another inside Impact Justice’s office building in downtown Oakland, CA. Together, these sites expand the reach of Growing Justice, advancing food justice, workforce readiness, and reentry pathways nationwide.
Who You Are
You are passionate about supporting women impacted by incarceration and believe in the power of education, workforce development, and second chances. You are energized by helping people learn, grow, and achieve goals while also building relationships that strengthen programs, communities, and equitable access to opportunity.
You are equally comfortable facilitating a group discussion, coordinating logistics, meeting with community partners, or representing a program at a networking event. You take initiative, communicate proactively, and can work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
You thrive in dynamic environments where no two days look exactly alike. You enjoy identifying opportunities, connecting people and resources, and finding creative solutions to challenges.
You are also:
- An engaging facilitator who creates meaningful learning experiences for adult learners.
- Comfortable working in correctional settings, building trusted relationships with participants, facility staff, and community partners.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and resourceful, proactively building relationships and coordinating volunteers, guest speakers, and other engagement opportunities.
That said, we know there are great candidates who may not think they fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself! We welcome all applicants, including formerly incarcerated individuals, those with family members that have been incarcerated, and persons with direct criminal or juvenile legal system experience.
What You Will Do
The anticipated start date for this position is late July or early August 2026. You will report to the Senior Program Manager. You’ll be the owner of day-to-day program delivery and participant engagement at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution, helping ensure strong learning experiences, effective program operations, and successful participant outcomes, and your core responsibilities will be:
- FACILITATE PARTICIPANT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT – You will lead engaging classroom and experiential learning opportunities that help participants build technical, workforce, and professional development skills. This includes facilitating classroom instruction and on-the-job training experiences, reinforcing technical skills and professional behaviors, preparing learning materials, fostering participant engagement and accountability, monitoring progress, and helping participants successfully complete the program.
- LEAD DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAM DELIVERY AT THE SITE – You will serve as the primary onsite representative for Growing Justice, helping ensure smooth program operations and a positive participant experience. This includes coordinating cohort recruitment and interviews, supporting orientation activities, maintaining communication with facility staff, addressing operational challenges, and supporting participant success throughout the program lifecycle.
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS – You will cultivate productive relationships with facility staff, participants, community partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders that strengthen program delivery and participant outcomes. You will serve as a trusted point of contact and ambassador for Growing Justice and Impact Justice.
- COORDINATE PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES – You will support the systems and processes that keep the program running effectively. This includes maintaining required program tracking and documentation, supporting participant accountability, coordinating guest speakers and special events, and helping ensure compliance with program requirements and expectations.
- SUPPORT PROGRAM GROWTH AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – You will identify opportunities to strengthen participant experiences, improve program operations, and enhance overall program effectiveness. You will contribute ideas, share lessons learned, participate in planning efforts, and support the continued growth and evolution of Growing Justice.
Required Qualifications
- Four years of professional training, education, and/or closely related experience, plus at least four years of experience independently managing program activities, work deliverables, training delivery, facilitation, or participant-centered programming.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training, workshops, educational programs, or other group learning experiences.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with participants, colleagues, community partners, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex activities, solve problems, and execute projects with limited supervision.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to work within a correctional facility and commitment to advancing opportunities for individuals impacted by the justice system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with agriculture, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), urban farming, community gardening, food systems, sustainability, food access, food justice, or related fields.
- Experience working in correctional, nonprofit, educational, workforce development, or community-based settings.
- Experience coordinating community partnerships, participant recruitment, interviews, volunteers, guest speakers, or stakeholder engagement activities
Applying
Consistent with our compensation philosophy, our starting salaries are established to represent strong compensation in the marketplace and to maintain internal equity. This is a part-time, hourly position at 30-hour/week. The starting salary is fixed at $34.68/hour with annual increases defined by the current collective bargaining agreement. This is a bargaining unit position with Impact Justice United represented by OPEIU International. The benefits that come with working at Impact Justice include medical, dental, and FSA plans, significant vacation and wellness leave, and immediate vesting in our 401K with a generous match.
The candidate should be located in or near the Columbia, South Carolina area and will work under a hybrid schedule that combines remote work with regular onsite work at Camille G. Graham Correctional Institution. This position requires regular onsite presence (typically 3-5 partial days per week) to facilitate programming, provide on-the-job training (OJT) and participant support, maintain relationships with facility staff, and oversee day-to-day program operations.
If this all sounds like a good fit for you, please include your resume and a cover letter explaining: 1) your interest in the role, 2) your experience facilitating training or participant-centered programming, and 3) why you believe you would be successful supporting women impacted by incarceration through the Growing Justice program.
Please note that applications without cover letters may be rejected.
We plan on making decisions on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply the better.
Hiring Process
Elements of the Impact Justice hiring process may include phone screen interviews, candidate exercises (written or presentations), Zoom interviews, in-person interviews, and reference checks. Candidates are welcome to ask for alternative arrangements in the process if needed (for example, conducting an interview via phone rather than Zoom), Impact Justice will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Please communicate any alternative arrangements requested to the hiring manager.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Impact Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, criminal history, or disability.
About Impact Justice
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what’s at stake and what’s possible.
Department
Growing Justice
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
South Carolina
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$34.68 / hour
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program associate jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, business, or a related field
- One or more years of experience in program coordination or nonprofit administration
- Proficiency with data tracking, reporting tools, and program management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and community outreach
- Ability to manage multiple grant-funded or contract-driven program timelines simultaneously
- Experience working with underserved populations or community-based organizations in South Carolina
Program Associate Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program associate in South Carolina?
Most program associate positions in South Carolina require at least a bachelor's degree in a field such as public health, social work, public administration, or business. No single state license governs the role, but positions at healthcare organizations may require basic certifications like CPR or HIPAA compliance training. South Carolina employers in workforce development and human services often prefer candidates familiar with state agency structures, including the South Carolina Department of Social Services or the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Which companies hire program associates in South Carolina?
South Carolina program associate roles are posted by Impact Justice, Herc Rentals, and Kearney & Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's strong presence of healthcare systems, federal contractors, and statewide nonprofits means openings appear across a wide range of mission-driven and corporate employers.
Which South Carolina cities have the most program associate jobs?
Columbia, Charleston, and South Carolina are the South Carolina cities with the most program associate openings right now. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to major state agencies, university systems, and insurance headquarters, while Charleston's growing healthcare and tech sectors drive demand there, and Greenville's expanding corporate and nonprofit base accounts for strong hiring in the Upstate region.
Are there remote program associate jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, and they're more available than in many comparable roles. About 50% of program associate openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's mix of coordination, reporting, and stakeholder communication work. Program associates focused on grant reporting, data management, or policy work tend to have the most remote flexibility, while those in direct community outreach or service delivery typically work on-site.
How can I get hired as a program associate in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to program coordinator or program assistant roles at South Carolina nonprofits, state agencies, or large health systems that run structured onboarding for new graduates. Organizations like the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, United Way affiliates, and Prisma Health regularly bring on entry-level candidates. A background in AmeriCorps, volunteer coordination, or a university internship with a South Carolina state agency carries real weight with local hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to program associate jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to program associate jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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