Program Coordinator

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a highly organized Program Coordinator in Washington, DC to support organizational initiatives and provide senior leadership administrative support. The role combines project coordination, executive support, communications, grants administration, and event planning for a mission-driven nonprofit.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in program coordination or related nonprofit roles.
• Experience supporting senior leaders preferred.
• Exposure to grants management or donor relations a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support including calendar management and travel coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and projects with timelines and logistics.
• Support programs via tracking, research, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Assist marketing and communications including newsletters and social content.
• Support grant administration with deadlines and documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Maintain databases and project files with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Serve as a liaison with internal staff, partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide general office and operational support.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multitasking / prioritization

Detail-oriented

Proactive / service oriented

Team collaboration across teams

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Donor management tools

Project management tools

Job description

Our nonprofit client in Washington, DC is seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Coordinator to support organizational initiatives while providing high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing project coordination, executive support, communications, grants administration, and event planning in a mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities while working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support, including calendar management, scheduling, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and special projects, ensuring timelines, logistics, and deliverables stay on track.
• Support organizational programs through project tracking, research, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Assist with marketing and communications efforts, including newsletters, email campaigns, website updates, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Support grant administration by tracking deadlines, maintaining records, gathering documentation, and assisting with reporting requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other organizational materials.
• Maintain databases, records, and project files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal staff, external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide general office and operational support while assisting with additional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, project coordination, executive support, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting senior‑level executives or leadership teams strongly preferred.
• Exposure to grants management, fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM, donor management, project management, or marketing platforms is a plus.
• Professional, proactive, and service‑oriented approach with strong attention to detail.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission‑driven organization while gaining exposure to executive leadership, program management, grants administration, marketing initiatives, and special projects. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats and being a key contributor to organizational success, we'd love to hear from you.

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• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
• Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.