Program Coordinator

SGAP Leaders; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SGAP Leaders is seeking a Program Coordinator to support planning, coordination, and delivery of our programs. This hybrid role is based in the Washington DC–Baltimore Area with some work-from-home flexibility and involves coordinating schedules, communications, and logistics for workshops and events.

You will track engagement, maintain records, assist with curriculum and activity preparation, and help with project timelines. Experience with youth initiatives and schools is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and coordinating youth initiatives.
• Strong communication with students, families, educators, and partners.
• Proficient in organizing tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Able to work in a hybrid Washington DC–Baltimore Area environment.
• Experience with youth, schools, or community organizations is valuable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with basic digital tools and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver SGAP Leaders programs.
• Communicate with students, parents, educators, and partners.
• Organize program schedules and manage workshop logistics.
• Track participant engagement and maintain records.
• Support curriculum/activity preparation and reporting.
• Assist with timelines and respond to inquiries; coordinate interns/volunteers.

Skills

Program management

Program development

Communication

Customer service

Project management

Hybrid work

Youth programs

Education

Education background in education or related field

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Video conferencing

Job description

Company Description SGAP Leaders (Student Global Ambassador Program) empowers underrepresented teens to develop leadership and essential soft skills through the lens of STEM, sustainability, and social impact. Students engage with real-world challenges that help them build confidence, self-esteem, and a strong personal voice. The organization uses experiential learning and structured programs to prepare young people for future academic, professional, and civic success. SGAP Leaders collaborates with educators, community partners, and volunteers who are passionate about youth development. Individuals interested in supporting this mission can learn more at sgapleaders.org or contact [e-mail].

Role Description The Program Coordinator is a contract role responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of SGAP Leaders programs. This hybrid position is based in the Washington DC–Baltimore Area, with some work-from-home flexibility. On a day-to-day basis, the Program Coordinator helps organize program schedules, communicate with students, parents, educators, and partners, and ensure smooth logistics for workshops and events. The role includes tracking participant engagement, maintaining records, and supporting curriculum and activity preparation and reporting. The Program Coordinator also assists with project timelines, responds to program-related inquiries, and collaborates with team members to improve program quality and impact. May manage interns and volunteers. Some event management skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Program Management and Program Development skills to support the design, coordination, and evaluation of youth initiatives.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication and Customer Service skills to engage with students, families, educators, and community partners in a responsive and professional manner.
• Candidates should possess solid Project Management skills to organize tasks, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of program activities.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the Washington DC–Baltimore Area, with reliable access to technology for remote work.
• Experience working with youth, schools, or community-based organizations is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with basic digital tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, virtual meeting platforms) and willingness to learn new systems.
• Relevant education or training in education, social sciences, nonprofit management, or a related field is a plus.