Programs Coordinator, LAUNCH

Foundation for California Community Colleges; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first access

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

FoundationCCC is seeking a Programs Coordinator for the LAUNCH initiative. This remote-first role supports apprenticeship and work-based learning programs across California, with an emphasis on coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

You will manage participant data, schedule activities, and prepare reports while collaborating with educational institutions, employers, and funders to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of administrative or program coordination experience.
• Experience in education or non-profit environments preferred.
• Familiarity with California Community Colleges system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide program administration and operational support across departments.
• Enroll participants, manage data, and maintain confidential records.
• Prepare reports, minutes, and meeting logistics for program activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Calendar management

Communication

Education

AA/AS or equivalent

Job description

Programs Coordinator, LAUNCH

Remote within California, Must reside in California. Inland Empire preferred.We are seeking a Programs Coordinator to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges - the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

What You'll Do

The LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network is a member of the Collaborative Impact team of the Foundation for California Community Colleges and supports meaningful connections between students and employers in California through work-based learning and support services. Our role is to support efforts to bring relevancy and real-world experience to students in California through growing the quantity and quality of work-based learning, with an emphasis on registered apprenticeship, but also includes job shadowing, classroom presentations, internships, and other job training opportunities.The Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a Coordinator to play a critical role in the department's success by applying deep project management skills with a thorough attention to detail to ensure high-quality design and delivery of specific registered apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.This position represents an exciting opportunity to help to provide a wide range of administrative and operational support working with multiple educational institutions, industry employers, government agencies, funders, and more.Promote smooth and efficient registered apprenticeship program implementation and development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments to execute projects, ensuring clear communication among associations, industry partners, and other external stakeholdersMaintain proper documentation of participants with the highest regard for confidentiality, enroll participants into programs, manage participant data and databases, track progress, and provide reportsProvide meeting and conference logistical support, including scheduling, agenda, contact distribution lists, and the recording, distribution and proofreading of minutes and other documents

Attributes for Success

Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all deliverables and projects are accurate, professional, and up to date.Some working experience with calendaring and scheduling meetings and coordinating eventsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills; experience proofreading.Relevant AA/AS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.Minimum of two (2) + years of related work experience in a fast-paced administrative role managing multiple projects.Any experience in an education or non-profit environment preferred.Familiarity with the Community College system and registered apprenticeship a plus.We're recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people's lives for the betterInnovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goalsFoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agencyWe are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

What we Offer

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a "remote-first" philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California's State Capitol.

BenefitsCompetitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offeringsCalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plansCarrot reproductive health and fertility supportTuition reimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 - $27.00

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.