Hybrid Small Business Programs Coordinator

San Diego East County EDC; El Cajon (CA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego East County EDC is seeking a Program Coordinator, Small Business Programs to support the SBDC program and related initiatives. You will manage training calendars, coordinate events, registrations, and data reporting, while collaborating with the SBDC Director and staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.

The role emphasizes strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities across programs, staff, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for reviewing event listings and registration data.
• Experience with event registration platforms, including building events, managing listings, and generating reports.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Reliable transportation to training sites, meetings, and events in East County region.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and similar productivity tools.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, board members, businesses, public agencies, partners, funders, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for current and upcoming training events.
• Monitor registrations and correctness of event listings; request corrections as needed.
• Prepare for in-person events with handouts, sign-in sheets, and on-site setup.
• Track and report workshop attendance data.
• Assist with biannual training calendar build-out and calendar invites.
• Coordinate with SBDC Director on advisor scheduling, event titles, durations, and locations.
• Maintain accurate event records and documentation for program and funder reporting.
• Provide post-event follow-up with clients and advisors.
• Support data collection, reporting, and documentation for grants, contracts, programs, and events.
• Assist with partner outreach and gathering program updates and success stories.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Event registration platforms

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Canva

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

WordPress

CRM systems

Job description

San Diego East County EDC is seeking a Program Coordinator, Small Business Programs to support the SBDC program and related initiatives. You will manage training calendars, coordinate events, registrations, and data reporting, while collaborating with the SBDC Director and staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.

The role emphasizes strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities across programs, staff, and community stakeholders.