Programs Associate: Events, Logistics & Impact

Standtogether; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together seeks a Programs Coordinator to support the Koch Associate Program (KAP) and Acton Institute collaborations. You will assist with planning and executing the Lecture Series events, coordinating participant logistics, and communicating with speakers, VIPs, and internal teams.

You will manage databases and CRM tools, support senior program staff, and help with cross‑department projects. A background in events and CRM software plus strong communication and attention to detail is

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Acton's mission and passionate about both free‑market economics and moral formation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior Event Management or CRM Software Experience is a plus.
• 2+ years of professional experience or internship equivalents planning and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, logistics, and execution of our Acton Lecture Series events and other building events.
• Coordinate participant & staff logistics, including air/ground transportation, lodging, food/beverage, and special requests.
• Communicate with domestic and international participants, speakers, VIPs, and internal stakeholders.
• Track and manage conference and project deadlines and program/event reports.
• Manage databases—including data input; organizing; summarizing; maintaining systems & databases; acting as a power‑user in Salesforce and Swoogo.
• Create and manage a database of external relationships.
• Provide general administrative support for the Programs & Education Department.
• Coordinate and assist with various cross‑departmental projects.
• Work closely with senior program staff to execute high‑profile public programming.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Event planning

Familiarity with Acton's mission

Tools

Salesforce

Swoogo

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stand Together seeks a Programs Coordinator to support the Koch Associate Program (KAP) and Acton Institute collaborations. You will assist with planning and executing the Lecture Series events, coordinating participant logistics, and communicating with speakers, VIPs, and internal teams.

You will manage databases and CRM tools, support senior program staff, and help with cross‑department projects. A background in events and CRM software plus strong communication and attention to detail is