Data-Driven Program Operations Coordinator

Allentown Economic Development Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Vacation & leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Allentown Economic Development Corporation in Allentown, PA, seeks a Program Operations and Data Coordinator to support Allentown Works, a multi-partner effort to expand access to quality jobs. This is a grant-funded, full-time, on-site role (2026–2029).

You will provide cross-analytic, content, and coordination support for program administration, invoicing, reporting, marketing, employer engagement, and partner coordination, ensuring high-quality data and narrative outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in workforce, community, or public-sector program management; administering program activities, budgets and tracking goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with Excel expertise.
• Experience with GIS, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis tools preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trust and coordinate with diverse partners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible and proactive; able to work effectively with limited information and evolving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration: support scheduling, agendas, minutes, and coordination visuals.
• Invoicing & Budget Management: manage reimbursements, track budgets and documentation.
• Stakeholder Management: coordinate meetings and data across partners; prepare summaries.
• Policy Analysis & Content: develop data narratives, visuals, and outreach products.
• Other: may oversee an intern; in-person on-site work schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Master's preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

GIS software

Job description

Allentown Economic Development Corporation in Allentown, PA, seeks a Program Operations and Data Coordinator to support Allentown Works, a multi-partner effort to expand access to quality jobs. This is a grant-funded, full-time, on-site role (2026–2029).

You will provide cross-analytic, content, and coordination support for program administration, invoicing, reporting, marketing, employer engagement, and partner coordination, ensuring high-quality data and narrative outputs.