Program Coordinator Special Events

PASSAIC COUNTY; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Passaic County is seeking a Program Coordinator Special Events to support county-wide educational initiatives and operational programs. Under the direction of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, you will coordinate special programs, district outreach, and administrative functions.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and writing skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and a NJ Driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with business and education environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and Google Workspace.
• Basic knowledge of website content creation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and oversee county-wide programs and events.
• Assist in organizing educational events such as driver certification and job fairs.
• Formulate and execute plans for using available funds.
• Design promotional items and materials.
• Liaise between the County office and school districts and update directories.
• Support transportation and certification offices.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Maintain essential records and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace

Job description

Human Resources
401 Grand Street, Room 404
Paterson, NJ 07505

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Program Coordinator Special Events | Superintendent of Schools

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $52,310 - $56,533 per year
• Posted Date: 09/22/2026

Under the direction of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, the Program Coordinator Special Events will support county wide educational initiatives and operational programs. The position coordinates special programs, district outreach, and administrative functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities in this role include:

• Coordinate, organize, and oversee special programs including Teen Summit, Annual Driver Certification Program, Naloxone program and other programs as designated.
• Assist in organizing educational events such as Valedictorian/Salutatorian Breakfast, Governor’s Teacher of the Year Event, and Job Fairs.
• Formulate and execute plans for effective utilization of available funds.
• Design promotional items such as ad journals and handouts.
• Serve as a liaison between the County office and school districts to update the District Personnel database and the Passaic County Public School Directory.
• Provide support in the transportation office and certification office.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
• Establish and maintain essential records and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools or a designee.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience:

• Previous business and education knowledge with office experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace.
• Basic knowledge of website content creation a plus.

Note: Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.

License: Valid New Jersey Driver's License.

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.