Program Coordinator

Brunswick County Literacy Council; Sunset Beach (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County Literacy Council is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations of literacy programs, student services, workshops, and evaluation. You will partner with the Executive Director to ensure accessibility, effectiveness, and impact across Brunswick County.

You will manage student intake, tutor coordination, and learner progress while building relationships with community partners and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in adult or K-12 education, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating educational programs, workforce development initiatives, nonprofit services, or community programs.
• Must be self-directed and require minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with MS products, online systems, and Google products (Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs).
• Experience with data tracking, reporting, and digital literacy platforms.
• Commitment to adult literacy and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of educational programs and services.
• Conduct student intake, assessments, and program placement.
• Coordinate tutoring schedules, classes, and workshops.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support and referrals.
• Facilitate volunteer workshops and orientation.
• Identify opportunities and build partnerships with community organizations and referral agencies.
• Represent the Literacy Council through outreach and community engagement.
• Coordinate tutor assignments with the Volunteer Coordinator based on student needs.
• Share learner progress and instructional needs with tutors.
• Support tutors with educational resources and communication.
• Maintain accurate student records, assessments, and program outcomes.
• Compile data for grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with continuous program improvement through data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate program schedules, classrooms, technology, and instructional materials.
• Maintain instructional materials and educational resources.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and community partners.
• Assist with outreach communications and organizational initiatives.
• Assist and participate in fundraisers and events.
• Participate in monthly Board of Directors meetings and collaborate with board members on organizational initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-directed

Data tracking & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Google Workspace

Digital literacy platforms

Commitment to adult literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education/nonprofit

Tools

MS Office

Google Sheets/Drive/Docs

Google Workspace

Online systems

Job description

For 47 years, Brunswick County Literacy Council has empowered adults to change their lives through education. Our programs help adults improve reading, writing, English language proficiency, digital literacy, and financial literacy, including earning their GED and U.S. citizenship, to achieve greater independence and opportunity.

Role Description

The Program Coordinator plays a vital role in that mission by overseeing the daily coordination of literacy programs, student services, educational workshops, and program evaluation. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position serves as the primary point of contact for adult learners, builds relationships with community partners, and helps ensure our programs remain accessible, effective, and impactful throughout Brunswick County.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of educational programs and services.
• Conduct student intake, assessments, and program placement.
• Coordinate tutoring schedules, classes, and workshops.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support and referrals.
• Facilitate volunteer workshops and orientation.

Community Partnerships & Outreach

• Identify opportunities and build partnerships with community organizations and referral agencies.
• Coordinate workshops and educational programming at partner sites.
• Represent the Literacy Council through outreach and community engagement.
• Coordinate tutor assignments with the Volunteer Coordinator based on student needs.
• Share learner progress and instructional needs with tutors.
• Support tutors with educational resources and communication.
• Maintain accurate student records, assessments, and program outcomes.
• Compile data for grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with continuous program improvement through data analysis and reporting.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate program schedules, classrooms, technology, and instructional materials.
• Maintain instructional materials and educational resources.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and community partners.
• Assist with outreach communications and organizational initiatives.
• Assist and participate in fundraisers and events.
• Participate in monthly Board of Directors meetings and collaborate with board members on organizational initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in adult or K-12 education, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 3 + years of experience coordinating educational programs, workforce development initiatives, nonprofit services, or community programs.
• Must be self-directed and require minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with MS products, online systems, and Google products (Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs).
• Experience with data tracking, reporting, and digital literacy platforms.
• Commitment to adult literacy and lifelong learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit, adult education.