Program Manager

The Program Manager supports the execution and coordination of Vanguard Economic Development’s programs and initiatives. This role focuses on operational support, logistics, scheduling, and follow-through to ensure programs run smoothly and stakeholders are supported.

This is a hands‑on, execution-focused role suited for someone who is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable supporting multiple work streams and people at once.

• Support the planning and execution of workforce development programs and initiatives
• Coordinate schedules, timelines, and logistics across cohorts, workshops, and events
• Track program tasks, deliverables, and follow‑ups to ensure nothing falls through the cracks

• Support leadership, facilitators, contractors, and participants with coordination and communication
• Assist with onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing communication for program stakeholders
• Follow up on outstanding items and ensure alignment across parties

• Maintain organized files, trackers, and documentation across programs
• Support basic reporting, participation tracking, and operational documentation
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of information shared internally and externally

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion
• Escalate issues appropriately and support problem‑solving as needed

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Reliable, responsive, and strong with follow‑through
• Comfortable in a support‑oriented role that enables others to succeed
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Professional and thoughtful communicator

  Experience may include program coordination, operations, project support, administrative roles, or work in workforce development, nonprofit, education, or community-based settings.

  Tools & Systems
  • Light project tracking tools and spreadsheets
  Seniority level
  • Entry level
  Employment type
  • Full‑time
  Job function
  • Project Management and Information Technology
  Industries
  • Non‑profit Organizations