Impact Programs & Innovation Coordinator

United-Way; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Tarrant County is seeking a Learning & Innovation Coordinator to organize Institute programs, manage timelines, and coordinate partner engagements. This role supports learning environments, workshops, and innovation initiatives that strengthen nonprofit practices and measure impact.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to connect detailed logistics with the bigger picture, all while working on-site at UWTC headquarters.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States (No Sponsorship)
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, event coordination, operations, or a related field
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or initiatives
• Experience planning meetings, workshops, events, or learning experiences
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• High energy level and ability to work both independently and interdependently
• Demonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with databases as well as Word, Excel, and Power Point required
• Ability to use strategic thinking and use good judgment
• High degree of accuracy in all work and documentation
• Additional duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Institute programs, projects, and initiatives from planning through completion.
• Develop timelines, workplans, task lists, and project updates.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with staff, nonprofit partners, vendors, and community organizations.
• Anticipate needs, identify gaps, and help keep projects on track.
• Maintain organized project information, resources, and documentation.
• Coordinate the day-to-day workflow of the Institute.
• Manage meeting logistics, calendars, agendas, materials, action items, and follow-up.
• Support the Institute's shared inbox and ensure timely follow-through.
• Coordinate workshops, learning sessions, cohorts, and Institute events.
• Manage participant communications, registration, technology, materials, and logistics.
• Support the development and delivery of learning opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
• Help coordinate innovation initiatives and pilots that allow organizations to test and refine new approaches.
• Gather participant feedback and lessons learned to strengthen future programming.
• Organize and maintain resources, tools, and materials for Institute participants.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, programs, and the participant experience.
• Bring structure to complex or evolving work and help keep it moving.
• Prepare materials and information needed for effective meetings and decision-making.
• Help the team keep information, decisions, and next steps connected across projects and partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Event coordination

Operations management

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

United Way of Tarrant County is seeking a Learning & Innovation Coordinator to organize Institute programs, manage timelines, and coordinate partner engagements. This role supports learning environments, workshops, and innovation initiatives that strengthen nonprofit practices and measure impact.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to connect detailed logistics with the bigger picture, all while working on-site at UWTC headquarters.