Program Support Specialist - 9 month contract job -Develop and implement communication and training plans.

The-Consortium-Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium is seeking a dedicated Program Support Specialist to assist the Program Director, Project Manager(s), and other team members across the program lifecycle. Most participant engagement occurs online, with some in-person collaboration in Washington, D.C.

The role emphasizes coordinating tasks, developing communication/training plans, and maintaining project plans, meeting notes, and data validation activities. Experience in nonprofit settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• High attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Zoom, and PowerPoint.
• 3+ years in junior project management, event coordination, or project/ program administrator roles.
• Non-profit sector experience preferred.
• College degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director and Program Managers in all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate and produce Quality Employment online events.
• Develop and implement communication and training plans.
• Take detailed notes during program meetings and distribute comprehensive meeting summaries.
• Update and maintain program and project plans as required.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Edit and refine program resources to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collect and validate data to support program objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Zoom

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Program Support Specialist to support a program that helps people over 50 explore working for themselves. This role is essential in assisting the Program Director, Project Manager(s), and other project resources throughout the program lifecycle, with most participant engagement occurring online. Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring tasks, developing communication and training plans, updating project plans, taking and distributing meeting notes, documenting needs-assessment sessions, and supporting data collection and validation efforts. The ideal candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proficient knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Word, Teams, Smartsheet).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director and Program Managers in all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate and produce Quality Employment online events.
• Develop and implement communication and training plans.
• Take detailed notes during program meetings and distribute comprehensive meeting summaries.
• Update and maintain program and project plans as required.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate various tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Edit and refine program resources to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collect and validate data to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Zoom, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Junior Project Manager, Event Coordinator, Program/Project Coordinator, or Program/Project Administrator role.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred.
• A college degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.

Monday - Friday (normal business hours) with potential for some support request on select Saturdays. Person will at times work during online events which could take place after normal hours between 5-7:30 pm. Candidates must be local and able to come into Washington D.C. office and WFH Monday and Friday.

The Consortium

Combining Talent with Technology

www.consortiuminc.com