Program Coordinator, Special Populations & Events

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation is seeking a Program Coordinator to keep the Special Populations Department organized and responsive. The role blends office administration, program coordination, and special-event execution from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, assisting with Be Next, FAE&T Plus, SSR, PATH-related initiatives, and coordinating events with staff, partners, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, hospitality, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in office administration, project or program coordination, events, nonprofit services, government, or a related setting.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, written communication, organization, customer service, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Office Administration: manage calendars, meetings, correspondence, shared files, supplies, and workflows.
• Program Support: maintain schedules, trackers, communications, and required documentation for initiatives.
• Special Events: coordinate trainings, graduations, recruitment events, workshops, and vendor coordination.
• Other duties: ensure accurate documentation, data entry, and timely status updates.

Job description

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation is seeking a Program Coordinator to keep the Special Populations Department organized and responsive. The role blends office administration, program coordination, and special-event execution from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, assisting with Be Next, FAE&T Plus, SSR, PATH-related initiatives, and coordinating events with staff, partners, and vendors.