Hybrid Strategic Planning & Programs Coordinator

Forest Heights, MD; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Forest Heights seeks a Strategic Planning and Program Coordinator to lead organizational planning, performance management, and cross-departmental coordination. You will develop long-range plans, track goals, and advance data-driven decision making across municipal government.

The role supports the Town Administrator, manages special projects, and coordinates grant-funded initiatives, with hybrid in-person/remote work up to 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Political Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational planning and performance management.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives and reporting.
• Develop long-range plans and track performance indicators.
• Support data-driven decision making and analytics.
• Manage special projects and grant-funded initiatives.
• Prepare policy recommendations and briefings.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Policy development

Communication skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Admin./Urban Planning/Political Science

Tools

GOCCP grant portal

SAM portal

BJAG

Sustainable Maryland grant portal

Job description

Town of Forest Heights seeks a Strategic Planning and Program Coordinator to lead organizational planning, performance management, and cross-departmental coordination. You will develop long-range plans, track goals, and advance data-driven decision making across municipal government.

The role supports the Town Administrator, manages special projects, and coordinates grant-funded initiatives, with hybrid in-person/remote work up to 30 hours per week.