Program Coordinator

Summary

Join MDC as a Program Coordinator to support rural capacity building and technical assistance. You will provide direct program, policy, and management support for county or issue-based efforts, enhancing MDC’s rural community-driven capacity-building services. This role involves leading and supporting project planning, facilitation, coalition building, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in rural capacity building and a passion for rural communities. This is a hybrid position requiring travel up to 30% of the time. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of experience
• A minimum of one year’s experience in a relevant field (partnership and/or network development, policy advocacy)
• A demonstrated interest and commitment to MDC’s mission and equity in the South
• Advanced training in the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, be comfortable in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, and be able to adapt to change and growth
• Demonstrated ability and skill in the coordination and management of event logistics, including interfacing with vendors, following timelines, and being a primary point of contact
• Demonstrated understanding of relationship development and good interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of group facilitation
• Experience in community outreach, research, policy, and data analysis, and/or program evaluation
• Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with a variety of audiences
• A sincere curiosity about rural communities; willingness to explore issues of inclusion, power, privilege, and diversity; and exceptional commitment to personal integrity, professionalism, and excellence
• Ability to think creatively and collaboratively, while also taking initiative on projects
• Skilled in detail-oriented customer service and responsive to community and staff needs
• Excellent proficiency in utilizing meeting platforms and internet tools, including a high proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Docs, WordPress, Canva, Asana experience, and managing organizational contacts with CRM software (Salsa, Salesforce, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project planning, facilitation, coalition building, community outreach and communications, and other capacity building services and technical assistance services
• Co-lead and plan the coordination, facilitation, and documentation for a diverse array of community coalition/group meetings and convenings
• Build and maintain relationships with community and agency partners across the state
• Support the development of community-based projects, coalitions, and groups on an ongoing basis
• Draft logic models, asset maps, project management tools, and other documents
• Support policy change efforts by researching and summarizing public policy. Present policy research and recommendations to/for local, state, and regional groups
• Use various primary and secondary sources to acquire subject knowledge and gather policy specific literature and data to inform and educate on rural topics and issues
• Draft one-pagers, graphics, policy briefs, and other presentation formats to share research information with internal and external audiences
• Identify and develop projects that further the goals of a given program
• Participate in strategic design sessions to determine and monitor goals for individual events and the overall program
• Support partnership managers and/or program directors with grants and contracts management, including reporting (as relevant)
• Represent MDC at meetings convened by local, state, and national partner organizations
• Other responsibilities and opportunities as required or as time allows including opportunities to develop an individual policy-research and writing portfolio

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates based in or connected to eastern or western North Carolina who have a keen interest or passion for rural communities
• Proficiency for one or more Rural Prosperity and Investment programs
• Previous work with rural capacity building

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefit
• Remote work stipend
• Paid retirement account contributions with match