Program Development Coordinator Jobs

Program Development Coordinator jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and government agencies, from entry-level to senior coordinator roles, with specializations in curriculum development, grant-funded programs, and community outreach. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRTX
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type36% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Events Coordinator - Accelerated Leadership Development Program (Remote)
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Events Coordinator - Accelerated Leadership Development Program (Remote)
RTX
Richmond, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Events Coordinator - Leadership Development Program (Remote)
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Events Coordinator - Leadership Development Program (Remote)
RTX
Richmond, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Professional Development Program Coordinator - FT - Days - Clinical Education @ MV
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Professional Development Program Coordinator - FT - Days - Clinical Education @ MV
El Camino Health
Mountain View, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
Property Management
$40.66 - $60.98/hr
CPI Certification
1,001-5,000

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Coordinator: Business Development and Marketing (Client Team Program)
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Coordinator: Business Development and Marketing (Client Team Program)
Mayer Brown LLP
New York, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$76k - $101k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Learning Operations Coordinator - Leadership Development Program (Remote)
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Learning Operations Coordinator - Leadership Development Program (Remote)
RTX
Denver, Colorado
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Program Development Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

RTX3 open roles
Merck1 open role
PEAK61 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program development coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, social work, or a related field
  • Experience coordinating or managing programs in a nonprofit, government, or educational setting
  • Proficiency with project management tools and data tracking or reporting systems
  • Strong written communication skills for grant reports, proposals, and stakeholder updates
  • Familiarity with program evaluation methods, logic models, or outcome measurement frameworks
  • Experience supporting grant compliance, budgeting, or funder reporting requirements

Tips for Your Program Development Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to program language

Program development coordinators are evaluated on outcomes, not just duties. Rewrite each bullet to show what changed because of your work: enrollment numbers shifted, grant deliverables were met, or timelines were compressed. Generic coordination language won't stand out against mission-driven candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists program development coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight cross-functional coordination experience

Many postings expect you to manage relationships across program staff, funders, and community partners simultaneously. Name specific stakeholders you coordinated with and the size or complexity of the programs involved, not just the tasks you completed.

Match your application to the funding source

Whether a role is federally funded, foundation-backed, or revenue-generating changes what skills employers prioritize. Scan the job description for grant names, compliance language, or reporting requirements, then mirror that vocabulary in your cover letter and resume.

Prepare a portfolio of program documentation

Interviewers for these roles frequently ask to see logic models, program timelines, or evaluation reports you've built. Having two or three anonymized samples ready, as PDFs or a simple folder, gives you a concrete answer when that question comes up.

Negotiate by anchoring to program scope

When discussing compensation, tie your ask to the complexity of programs you'll oversee, the number of partners involved, and any reporting or compliance requirements. That framing is more persuasive to nonprofit and agency hiring managers than cost-of-living arguments.

Program Development Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most program development coordinators?

The most active employers for program development coordinators right now are RTX, Merck, and PEAK6, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in organizations with active grant portfolios or expanding community programs.

How many program development coordinator jobs are remote?

About 64% of program development coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer type. Grant writing, curriculum development, and reporting-focused roles are most likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring direct community engagement or in-person program delivery are typically on-site.

How do you become a program development coordinator?

Most program development coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in a field like public administration, education, social work, or communications, then build experience through program assistant, case management, or AmeriCorps roles. From there, demonstrating ownership of a program component, such as tracking outcomes or coordinating volunteers, positions you for a coordinator title. Certifications in project management or nonprofit management can accelerate that progression.

Can you get a program development coordinator job with little experience?

Yes, some entry-level program development coordinator roles are designed for candidates with volunteer coordination, internship, or service program experience rather than years of paid work. Emphasize any direct program support you've done, even unpaid, alongside skills like data entry, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Smaller nonprofits and community organizations are more likely to hire candidates who demonstrate initiative over those with lengthy resumes.

What does the program development coordinator interview process look like?

Most hiring processes for this role include a phone screen focused on your program background, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a program director and sometimes a panel of staff or partners. Expect scenario-based questions about managing competing deadlines, communicating with funders, or handling a program that isn't meeting its goals. Some employers ask candidates to complete a short written exercise, such as drafting a program summary or logic model.

Where can I find and apply to program development coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to program development coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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