Program Coordinator

Job Description

Why Join JVS?

JVS is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages. Grounded in core values of racial equity and focused on helping our program participants achieve economic mobility, we believe everyone deserves access to training and the chance for a good job. JVS develops training programs in close partnership with employers in high growth sectors, offering high quality jobs.

Building on decades of experience and success, JVS is a data-driven organization that takes a whole systems approach to addressing employment and economic equity. Through our direct service programs, employer engagement and policy change, JVS is working toward a future where everyone has access to quality education and training programs that lead to high quality employment and economic mobility.

The Role

The Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting participants throughout their enrollment and career development journeys. This position ensures accurate assessment, application review, and data management, while also providing personalized coaching and guidance. The role involves participating in program orientations, developing career action plans, monitoring participant progress, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Success is measured by the ability to meet enrollment and cohort targets, support participant retention, and foster positive outcomes in career placement. A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and excellent customer service is essential. This role is full-time, limited term, and anticipated to end on 03 / 31 / 2026.

Scope

Application & Assessment

• Review and evaluate program applications for candidate suitability.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews using established criteria to determine participant qualifications.
• Enter and maintain accurate participant records and assessment data in Salesforce or similar systems.

Program Orientation & Coaching

Participant Journey Management

Support & Engagement

Administrative & Data Management

Performance Monitoring

Qualifications

What We Offer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JVS is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We welcome diverse applicants. Please let us know if you need accommodations or auxiliary aids for the interview process.