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RISE Academy

Location:
United States, Omaha

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

RISE is seeking a highly motivated and mission-driven Program Coordinator to oversee the implementation and lead the day-to-day operations of a pilot program in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research. The program is designed to study the impacts of reentry cash assistance. The Program Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for 400 program participants, oversee recruitment strategies, lead onboarding efforts, manage day-to-day operations, and support the achievement of programmatic goals. This role also involves building strong relationships with both program participants and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager with a deep understanding of the local community and a strong commitment to advancing equity and social justice.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to engage eligible participants in the program application process
Lead participant onboarding, orientation, and ongoing communication throughout the program
Serve as the primary liaison for program participants, providing support, guidance, and troubleshooting as needed
Ensure the program adheres to established timelines and milestones
Provide program updates that RISE can use to update community partners, funders and other stakeholders as needed
Liaise with the research team to support evaluation efforts
Identify and address risks, challenges, and opportunities to improve program delivery
Other duties as agreed upon

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, nonprofit management, equivalent relevant experience or degree in a related field preferred
Strong knowledge and relationships with the local community and its members
Demonstrated experience in program implementation, project management, or related leadership roles
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build trust with program participants
Commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and economic inclusion
Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring all program deliverables are met on time
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite or other comparable office software. Comfortable learning new software and client-management systems
Ability to work independently and effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Scrappy, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and innovative
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including working evenings and weekends
Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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