Program Coordinator

About the organization

The Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) develops nonprofit, public-sector, and social impact leaders by strengthening the skills, knowledge, networks, and confidence they need to lead effectively, advance justice, and create a more equitable future. Its offerings include leadership and management development, community gatherings, network-building opportunities, and alumni programming designed to expand leaders’ knowledge, financial resources, and social capital at every stage of their careers.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to INP’s mission and are embedded throughout the organization’s work. The staff, faculty, and program participants reflect a broad range of identities, and INP is known for an intentional, community-oriented culture that values attentiveness to employees and faculty.

Location: Greater Boston. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Senior Vice President, National Program Operations. The position requires in-person work at the Dedham, MA office at least two days each week, regular travel throughout New England to support in-person programming, and occasional air travel about 3–4 times per year for national programs or events.

Role overview

The Program Coordinator will help deliver INP’s Core Certificate Program, RISE Program, or BLI Executive Fellowship across multiple U.S. locations. The role is central to student engagement, program execution, and stakeholder coordination, serving as a key representative of the organization. The coordinator will be the primary contact for students, support faculty with virtual-session technology, and assist with recruitment and enrollment of new participants.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day contact for student and faculty support across 4–5 cohorts.
• Build strong participant relationships that improve engagement and strengthen program outcomes.
• Lead Zoom-based sessions by handling attendance, breakout rooms, chat monitoring, and technical assistance for students and faculty.
• Keep all learning management system content and course information current and accurate.
• Help recruit new students by taking part in candidate interviews, preparing admissions communications, and responding to accepted applicants’ questions.
• Assist with enrollment workflows, including tracking forms, sending launch communications, and managing registration.
• Organize and coordinate events such as program sessions, graduations, and related activities, ensuring logistics are handled smoothly.
• Track office supply inventory, place orders as needed, and keep the Dedham office organized and stocked.
• Work with colleagues across teams to prepare supplies and branded materials for fundraising events, board meetings, and other organizational events.
• Handle multiple projects at once while keeping work on schedule and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support INP’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all coordination and engagement activities.
• Attend meetings as needed to keep programs aligned across locations.
• Ensure student and program data is collected accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with local and national colleagues on projects that match experience or professional interests.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong alignment with INP’s mission and a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in a nonprofit setting; prior program experience is preferred.
• Excellent organization and project management capabilities, with a proven ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Comfort working with Google Workspace and Office 365, along with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across New England, with a valid driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Availability for in-office work in Dedham, MA at least two days per week.
• Ability to take occasional flights approximately 3–4 times per year.

Compensation and benefits

INP offers a competitive salary determined by the selected candidate’s skills, experience, and geography, in line with internal compensation policies. The stated salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 per year.

The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, flexible time off, and a 401(k) matching program.

Equal opportunity

INP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an environment and team grounded in the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for the Program Coordinator role.

Additional information

This role is part of a growing, entrepreneurial organization, and staff are expected to contribute beyond a narrow job scope when needed to support the broader mission. The job summary is intended to describe the general nature of the work and should not be read as an exhaustive list of every possible duty or requirement.

Physical / travel expectations: This is a hybrid remote role with an office presence two days per week and approximately 25% travel within the United States.