Job Description

The Program Coordinator will serve as the lead point of contact for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Los Angeles County Skilled Trades Summers initiative, coordinating all phases of the program. Reporting to the Senior Director and working closely with the LA County Manager, the Program Coordinator will support program partners in continuously strengthening program quality and outcomes, thoughtful expansion of high-quality programs, and advancing a model of excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the annual program planning process, including proposal development and review, program budget management, implementation timelines, partner agreements, project deliverables, and grant reporting.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for program partners, conducting site visits to strengthen relationships and monitor program quality, promising practices and challenges.
• Coordinate the annual program evaluation process by reviewing partner reports, analyzing data, identifying trends and lessons learned, and developing recommendations that advance continuous improvement aligned with HFTFS's Platinum Standard for Program Excellence.
• Lead the Partner Peer Learning Network and explore resource sharing opportunities that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Support planning and coordination of program stakeholder events, including student showcases, career fairs, graduations, and other convenings that build awareness and program support.
• Support the HFTFS communication's team by identifying students and instructors for interviews and other storytelling opportunities that highlight program impact.
• Research and assess new initiatives that strengthen student success and long-term engagement, including post-secondary and career tracking, alumni networking, and other strategies that support career pathway development.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for HFTFS leadership and partners, and represent HFTFS at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in skilled trades education and workforce development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: Limited in scope to specific work responsibilities.
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Flex Designation: Local

The anticipated salary for this position is $85,000 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred, but not required

Years of Experience

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, education, workforce development, philanthropy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multi-partner initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with schools, nonprofits, employers, public agencies, or other cross-sector partners.
• Experience planning and coordinating meetings, convenings, and stakeholder events.

Skills

• Strong project and program coordination skills, with the ability to oversee complex initiatives, budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing presentations, reports, recommendations, and professional correspondence.
• Ability to analyze program data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with the ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Thoughtful and reflective approach to problem solving, with the ability to assess situations, seek input when needed, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small entrepreneurial team.
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Additional Qualifications
• Passion for expanding high-quality skilled trades education and career pathways for high school students.

Physical Requirements
Corporate - In Office - General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.