Senior Program Coordinator, Statewide Programs & Engagement

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to manage MBCC’s statewide programs, workshops, cohorts, and engagement initiatives. You will work closely with the President & CEO and partners to ensure plans move from concept through execution and documentation.

The role demands strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple moving parts while advancing opportunities for Black-owned businesses across Minnesota.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience coordinating programs, projects, events, or community initiatives.
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with diverse partners.
• Experience with data collection, reports, and program evaluation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MBCC programs, workshops, cohorts, summits, and statewide initiatives from planning to completion.
• Maintain calendars, timelines, workplans, and key deliverables for programs.
• Handle logistics, locations, facilitators, vendors, materials, and on-site execution.
• Manage participant registration, communications, surveys, and follow-ups.
• Serve as a professional contact for participants, facilitators, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support statewide engagement and outreach across Minnesota.
• Track participation, engagement, outcomes, and performance measures with regular updates.
• Prepare dashboards and summaries for leadership and reporting.

Skills

Program coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Organization

Travel coordination

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM / project management tools

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, STATEWIDE PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly organized, experienced, and community-focused Senior Program Coordinator, Statewide Programs & Engagementto join our growing team.

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce serves Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota by expanding access to education, resources, relationships, advocacy, and economic development opportunities. We work with businesses at every stage, from emerging entrepreneurs to established companies, while building partnerships that strengthen Minnesota’s business ecosystem. As we continue expanding our programs and statewide presence, we are looking for someone who can bring strong execution, organization, relationship management, and follow-through to our work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Program Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and day-to-day execution of MBCC’s business programs, educational workshops, entrepreneurial cohorts, statewide initiatives, summits, and community engagement activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple moving pieces, working directly with entrepreneurs and community partners, and ensuring programs move successfully from planning through execution, documentation, and follow-up.

The position will work closely with the President & CEO and other MBCC team members while engaging facilitators, vendors, community organizations, regional partners, and businesses throughout Minnesota.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate MBCC business programs, workshops, cohorts, summits, and statewide initiatives from planning through completion
• Maintain annual, quarterly, and monthly program calendars, timelines, workplans, and key deliverables
• Coordinate program logistics, including locations, facilitators, vendors, materials, technology, participant communications, and on-site execution
• Manage participant registration, confirmations, attendance, communications, surveys, evaluations, and post-program follow-up
• Serve as a professional point of contact for program participants, facilitators, community partners, and regional stakeholders
• Support MBCC’s statewide engagement by coordinating programming and business outreach throughout Minnesota
• Maintain regular communication and follow-through with regional chambers, economic development organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate facilitator and vendor onboarding, required documentation, scheduling, deliverables, and program-related communications
• Maintain accurate participant records, program files, rosters, evaluations, supporting documentation, and other required records
• Track program participation, engagement, outcomes, and established performance measures
• Prepare program updates, dashboards, summaries, and supporting information for leadership
• Support documentation and data collection required for grant-funded programs and organizational reporting
• Coordinate program outreach and promotional needs with appropriate team members and external partners
• Gather participant and stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen program delivery
• Support special projects, statewide events, and Chamber initiatives as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will bring a combination of program coordination, project management, professional communication, and strong organizational skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in program coordination, project coordination, nonprofit programming, economic development, entrepreneurship support, community development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, events, workshops, or community-based initiatives
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and follow-through
• Professional and responsive approach to working with entrepreneurs, community stakeholders, vendors, facilitators, and organizational partners
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, fast-moving team
• Experience with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM, project management, event management, or other collaboration technology
• Experience collecting program data, maintaining records, and preparing reports is strongly preferred
• Experience working with chambers of commerce, nonprofits, small businesses, economic development organizations, or community-based organizations is beneficial
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Minnesota as required
• Ability to occasionally work outside traditional business hours for programs, events, and community activities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting Black-owned businesses and expanding economic opportunity throughout Minnesota

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success in this position means programs are organized and prepared, participants receive timely and professional communication, facilitators and partners understand expectations, program documentation is complete, deadlines are consistently met, and leadership has accurate information regarding participation and outcomes. It also means MBCC can expand its reach throughout Minnesota while maintaining a consistent, high-quality experience for the entrepreneurs, businesses, members, and partners we serve.

POSITION DETAILS

• Title:Senior Program Coordinator, Statewide Programs & Engagement
• Salary:$60,000 annually
• Employment Type:Full-Time
• Work Environment:Primarily On-Site with Statewide Travel
• Location:Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful economic development work while helping strengthen the infrastructure, relationships, and programs supporting Black-owned businesses throughout Minnesota.

We welcome qualified candidates who are ready to bring strong execution, professionalism, accountability, and service to this work.