Detroit Program Coordinator

The Urban Alliance Foundation Inc; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly up to two days/week

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Urban Alliance Foundation Inc seeks a Program Coordinator for the Detroit region to guide a cohort of 60–100 11th graders through a structured workforce development curriculum. You will manage external partners, deliver weekly workshops, and support student success across multiple sites.

You will coordinate with internal teams to recruit interns, align with schools, and monitor program quality while maintaining strong relationships with community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years experience in youth development, curriculum development or facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and information sessions to recruit interns.
• Oversee program implementation for 75–100+ 11th grade students, delivering workshops weekly.
• Manage external partners and support professional development for staff and volunteers.
• Track referrals, partnerships, and applicant data using Salesforce or similar systems.
• Provide ongoing student support, address program-related issues and ensure compliance with program standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Data management

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years youth development experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Position SummaryAre you an experienced youth development or education professional with a passion for increasing economic opportunity for all? Urban Alliance (UA), a national youth workforce development nonprofit, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Detroit region to support a cohort of 60 11th grade students through a structured workforce development curriculum, manage external partners, and facilitate professional development workshops. This position reports to the Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships.About Urban AllianceUrban Alliance provides economically disadvantaged young people with the exposure, opportunity, support, and training needed to prepare them for lifelong economic self-sufficiency. Urban Alliance’s core program matches underserved high school seniors with paid, professional internships, job skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and ongoing post-program support to expand their idea of what is possible for their future. Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1996, Urban Alliance has since expanded to Baltimore, Chicago, Northern Virginia and Detroit. To date, Urban Alliance has placed over 4,000 students in paid internships and served more than 18,000 through job skills training.Community Engagement:Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and information sessions to raise awareness of the organization's programs and recruit potential interns.Act as a liaison between the Urban Alliance and the community, fostering open lines of communication, and addressing any community concerns or inquiries.Program Participant Recruitment:Work with the SDEP and PD to establish and nurture relationships with high schools to build a strong intern pipeline that aligns with our recruitment criteria.Collaborate with the Director of College and Career Services to engage alumni to attend information sessions and connect with potential interns, fostering a sense of community and facilitating meaningful connections.Program Management:Oversee the successful implementation of the junior class workforce development programs serving approximately 75-100+ 11th grade students.Facilitate weekly workshops in group settings at various locations, ensuring the delivery of the program curriculum in a supportive and engaging manner.Provide ongoing support to students addressing program-related issues, monitoring participant compliance with program standards, identifying student needs, and offering necessary assistance.Offer feedback on program deliverables, advise on curriculum updates,Data Management:Utilize Salesforce or other relevant platforms to accurately track and document referral sources, relationship-building activities, and applicant data.Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance service delivery, as well as generate reports and insights for program evaluation and stakeholder reporting.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and/or at least two years prior experience in youth development, curriculum development, or facilitationIs passionate about our mission and the possibilities of what you can accomplishExperience working with community organizations and schools in under-resourced areasExcellent oral and written communication skillsCan work successfully in both independent and team settingsAbility to meet tight deadlinesProficiency in MS Office suiteAbility to commit to at least two consecutive years of employment with Urban AllianceAbility to commute throughout the city of Detroit.Core CompetenciesEvidence of developing and implementing a program with strong resultsOutstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with a variety of diverse constituentsAbility to develop and execute long-term strategy while being able to pivot to meet immediate needs, or address unforeseen student needs, as they ariseAbility to accomplish goals and objectives with a sense of urgency and thoughtfulnessExcellent judgment and sound decision-making skillsCompensation Package:At Urban Alliance one of our core values is taking care of each other, and this includes offering competitive benefits, paid time off, and options for remote work. In addition to having paid time off between December 25th and January 1st, we provide 18 days of paid time off plus 10 paid federal holidays, as well as birthday and diversity paid holidays. Additional days are provided to staff after three years. Depending on the calendar, additional paid closure days and early closure days are established each year. Our benefits include a comprehensive health plan with 90% individual healthcare coverage for employees, 403(B) retirement plans with a 3% match, whole life insurance and pre-tax commuter benefits. In addition, depending on responsibilities, we offer working remotely up to two days per week and flexible hours when possible.