Programs & Partnerships Coordinator

City of Lakewood, Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakewood seeks a Program Coordinator to deliver administrative, operational, and project coordination support for the South Sound Military & Communities Partnership. You will coordinate executive meetings, manage events, communications, budgets, and project tracking, with a focus on timely delivery and professional collaboration.

Requires a bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of progressive administrative support or coordination experience; equivalency considered.
• Experience in government, military, nonprofit, or public-sector settings is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to produce executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to leadership teams and committees.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, packets, attendance rosters, and follow‑ups.
• Plan events, track budgets, and maintain project timelines and records.
• Draft communications, briefing materials, reports, and summaries; manage calendars.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Meeting planning

Business writing

Office software

Budget tracking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban planning, communications, or related field

Two years of administrative support/project coordination experience

Equivalent of six years experience considered

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The City of Lakewood seeks a Program Coordinator to deliver administrative, operational, and project coordination support for the South Sound Military & Communities Partnership. You will coordinate executive meetings, manage events, communications, budgets, and project tracking, with a focus on timely delivery and professional collaboration.

Requires a bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience (or equivalent).