Learning and Innovation Coordinator

United Way of Tarrant County•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Innovation Coordinator supports the Institute, a United Way of Tarrant County initiative that helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their ability to serve ALICE families and create meaningful, measurable community impact. The Institute uses research, innovation, and capacity building to help organizations learn, test new ideas, strengthen practices, and put promising ideas into action. The Coordinator provides project management, coordination, and operational structure to keep Institute programs, projects, partners, events, and learning opportunities on track. Working closely with the UWTC Programs team, the role organizes priorities, coordinates activities, manages details, and follows through on deadlines, commitments, and next steps. It also supports workshops, cohorts, innovation initiatives, partner engagements, and other opportunities that help nonprofit organizations strengthen their work. The primary work location is a UWTC office. The required schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
At least 3 years of experience in project coordination, event coordination, operations, or a related field.
Experience coordinating multiple projects or initiatives.
Experience planning meetings, workshops, events, or learning experiences.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
High energy level and ability to work both independently and interdependently.
Computer proficiency, including experience with databases, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use strategic thinking and good judgment.
High degree of accuracy in work and documentation.
Fluency in English.
Professional and personal integrity.
Personal values consistent with the United Way mission.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Institute programs, projects, and initiatives from planning through completion.
Develop timelines, workplans, task lists, and project updates.
Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up across multiple projects.
Coordinate with staff, nonprofit partners, vendors, and community organizations.
Anticipate needs, identify gaps, and help keep projects on track.
Maintain organized project information, resources, and documentation.
Coordinate the day-to-day workflow of the Institute.
Manage meeting logistics, calendars, agendas, materials, action items, and follow-up.
Support the Institute's shared inbox and ensure timely follow-through.
Coordinate workshops, learning sessions, cohorts, and Institute events.
Manage participant communications, registration, technology, materials, and logistics.
Support the development and delivery of learning opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
Help coordinate innovation initiatives and pilots that allow organizations to test and refine new approaches.
Gather participant feedback and lessons learned to strengthen future programming.
Organize and maintain resources, tools, and materials for Institute participants.
Help identify opportunities to improve processes, programs, and the participant experience.
Help the Programs team stay focused on priorities and commitments.
Bring structure to complex or evolving work and help keep it moving.
Prepare materials and information needed for effective meetings and decision-making.
Help keep information, decisions, and next steps connected across projects and partners.
Perform additional duties as assigned.