Program Manager

Together SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Mileage reimbursement for approved旅行

Job summary

Limitless Community Development (LCD) in Columbia, SC seeks a Program Manager to lead and evaluate community programs, ensuring grant compliance and measurable impact. You will supervise staff and volunteers, build partnerships, and manage data-driven reporting in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

The role requires collaboration with executives and partners, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to equitable community outcomes through effective program management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent nonprofit leadership experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing community programs, nonprofit initiatives, or human service programs.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of community programs.
• Develop annual work plans, implementation timelines, and measurable program goals.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all services are delivered professionally, efficiently, and compassionately.
• Identify opportunities to expand programs and increase community impact.
• Supervise interns and volunteers.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-focused work environment.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, contracts, and organizational policies.
• Track deliverables, reporting deadlines, and participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate participant records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with grant reporting by preparing data, success stories, and narratives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, corporate partners, and faith-based organizations.
• Represent LCD at meetings, events, coalitions, and networking opportunities.
• Identify collaborative opportunities that strengthen community impact.
• Track program outcomes and performance measures.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards.
• Utilize data to improve program effectiveness and demonstrate community impact.
• Support organizational evaluation and strategic planning efforts.
• Maintain organized program files and databases.
• Provide leadership and operational support for LCD programs and events.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Grant compliance

Budget management

Cultural competency

Community engagement

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent nonprofit leadership experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Program Manager

Organization: Limitless Community Development (LCD) Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Travel throughout service area required) Status: Full-Time | Exempt Salary: $40,000 - $42,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About Limitless Community Development

Limitless Community Development (LCD) is a South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening access to support, knowledge, and resources for underserved communities. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, LCD works to improve food security, financial capability, housing stability, disability advocacy, language access, health navigation, and community engagement across the Midlands and surrounding counties.

At LCD, we believe every community deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to creating lasting change through collaboration, compassion, innovation, and service.

Position Summary

The Program Manager is a key leadership position responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating LCD’s community programs. This individual ensures programs are delivered with excellence, comply with grant and contractual requirements, and advances the mission of our nonprofit organization.

The Program Manager works closely with the Executive leadership, staff, volunteers, community partners, funders, and participants to ensure programs operate efficiently and produce measurable community impact. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, mission-driven, enjoys building relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of community programs.
• Develop annual work plans, implementation timelines, and measurable program goals.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all services are delivered professionally, efficiently, and compassionately.
• Identify opportunities to expand programs and increase community impact.

Staff & Volunteer Management

• Supervise interns and volunteers.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-focused work environment.

Grant & Contract Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, contracts, and organizational policies.
• Track deliverables, reporting deadlines, and participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate participant records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with grant reporting by preparing data, success stories, and narratives.

Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, corporate partners, and faith-based organizations.
• Represent LCD at meetings, events, coalitions, and networking opportunities.
• Identify collaborative opportunities that strengthen community impact.

Data Collection & Evaluation

• Track program outcomes and performance measures.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards.
• Utilize data to improve program effectiveness and demonstrate community impact.
• Support organizational evaluation and strategic planning efforts.
• Maintain organized program files and databases.

Event & Community Engagement

• Provide leadership and operational support for LCD programs and events

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent nonprofit leadership experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing community programs, nonprofit initiatives, or human service programs.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Experience with grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grant compliance.
• Familiarity with community outreach and partnership development.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Organization
• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Time management
• Grant compliance
• Budget management
• Cultural competency
• Community engagement
• Adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during community events.
• Ability to travel throughout LCD’s service area.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Success Measures

Within the first year, the Program Manager will:

• Ensure all assigned grants and contracts remain fully compliant.
• Successfully manage multiple community programs simultaneously.
• Strengthen relationships with community partners.
• Improve program efficiency and participant outcomes.
• Submit accurate and timely reports.
• Help increase volunteer engagement.
• Support successful execution of LCD’s major community events.
• Contribute to the continued growth and sustainability of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel

Why Join Limitless Community Development?

Working at Limitless Community Development is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create lasting change. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, we are committed to helping individuals and families overcome barriers and build brighter futures. Every member of our team plays an important role in strengthening communities through service, collaboration, and compassion.

If you are passionate about nonprofit work, believe in servant leadership, and are committed to making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Limitless Community Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and community members are treated with dignity, respect, and equity.