Program Coordinator- Network Programs and Projects

Kauffman Foundation•Headquarters, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator supports program activities that advance network-building and collaboration across FastTrac and 1 Million Cups. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role coordinates network capacity-building programs, convenings, and team activities while tracking related projects and follow-up opportunities. The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and associates must reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation that supports access to opportunities, financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity. Its work includes grantmaking, research, programs, affiliates, and initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, workforce preparation, and stronger communities, and is grounded in racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in program coordination, project coordination, community engagement, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple programs and projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to track timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Interest in entrepreneurship, community building, and supporting individuals and organizations within a national network.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting programs, network initiatives, team-development activities, learning experiences, or community-based convenings.
Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Slack, Teamwork, Box, or similar platforms.
Experience working with Salesforce, Canvas, or similar CRM and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Use Teamwork to develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for network-building initiatives.
Coordinate support for projects and initiatives that strengthen the FastTrac and 1 Million Cups networks.
Coordinate communications, resources, and stakeholder participation related to network-building initiatives.
Track participation, engagement, and feedback for network programs to support continuous improvement and decision-making.
Support planning and execution of national and regional convenings for the FastTrac and 1 Million Cups networks.
Track projects and collaboration opportunities emerging from convenings and support planning, follow-up, and progress monitoring.
Support major national initiatives, including milestone celebrations such as 1 Million Cups at 15 and FastTrac at 35.
Coordinate program content, participant communications, and speaker engagement for convenings.
Assist with venue arrangements, participant travel, event logistics, and hospitality for convenings.
Gather participant feedback and support follow-up activities and reports after convenings.
Support the Executive Director in coordinating virtual and in-person capacity-building programs for the HQ team and network leaders, including scheduling, communications, and program logistics with external facilitators and participants.
Coordinate team-building activities, retreats, professional development sessions, and shared learning opportunities.
Provide scheduling, coordination, note-taking, and reporting for team meetings, activities, and collaborative initiatives.
Maintain organized team and network-building information, resources, and documentation.
Coordinate with the Strategic Communications team on relevant external communications about network-building and collaboration initiatives.