Program Coordinator III

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking a Program Coordinator III to lead the Youth Programming initiatives within the Division for Women & Youth, including internship, mentorship, and youth council activities. The role coordinates recruitment, placements, learning activities, and budget processes across agencies and campuses.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the coordinator supervises interns during summer, travels statewide, and may require evening or weekend work to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of youth development and program planning.
• Ability to manage statewide programs and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating youth conferences and mini-grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the State Government Internship Program and Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program.
• Coordinate State Youth Council programming, youth conferences, and Mini-Grant Program.
• Build partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions.
• Coordinate hiring, payroll questions, and employment processes with relevant offices.
• Supervise summer interns and maintain program calendars and records.
• Evaluate program outcomes and report to Division leadership.

Skills

Youth development

Program planning

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Budget tracking

Partnership building

Tools

Online forms

Shared document systems

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Council for Women

Job Classification Title Program Coordinator III (NS)

Position Number 60014502

Grade NC12

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Administration (DOA) is seeking a Program Coordinator III, working title Youth Programming Coordinator, within the Division for Women & Youth. This position plans, implements, and manages the North Carolina State Government Internship Program, Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, and State Youth Council programming, including youth conferences and the Mini-Grant Program. The coordinator manages annual program operations, develops partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions, and supports youth participants and host agencies. The position also coordinates recruitment, participant placement, learning activities, program budgets, and employment processes in collaboration with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, and Fiscal.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises interns during the summer. It has no permanent staff direct reports. Statewide travel and occasional evening or weekend work are required for recruitment, conferences, and program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the State Government Internship Program and Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, including project development, recruitment, selection and placement coordination, orientation, participant support, learning activities, and closeout.
• Coordinate State Youth Council programming, youth conferences, leadership and service activities, and the Mini-Grant Program; provide guidance and technical assistance to local youth councils and adult advisors.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations; coordinate outreach and communications and prepare program materials for Internship Council and Youth Advisory Council consideration.
• Coordinate hiring, timekeeping, payroll questions, assignment changes, and separations with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, Fiscal, and host agencies; track program budgets, agency funding commitments, invoices, and expenditures.
• Supervise summer interns and maintain program calendars, procedures, and records; evaluate program outcomes, recommend improvements, and keep Division leadership informed of emerging issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of youth programs and Division initiatives

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $63,033

Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $63,033

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Knowledge of youth development, experiential learning, and program planning and evaluation.
• Ability to independently manage statewide programs, application processes, and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build partnerships and provide guidance to participants and advisors.
• Ability to coordinate youth conferences, educational activities, recruitment, and mini-grant administration.
• Ability to track program budgets, reconcile financial records, and coordinate employment processes with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, and Fiscal.
• Ability to supervise interns, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, and protect sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, online forms, shared document systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems, seek guidance, adapt to changing needs, and recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrated professional integrity and accountability through clear and timely communication about progress and challenges and consistent follow-through on commitments.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

• Experience independently managing a program through its full annual cycle.
• Experience improving administrative processes or implementing new program procedures.
• Experience coordinating work across government agencies, educational institutions, or multiple administrative offices.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years