Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt (Full-time, Salaried)

Location: Washington, D.C. - Genesys Works's National Capital Region Site

Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000

Reports to: Program Director

Position Summary

Genesys Works is looking for an enthusiastic individual who can lead, motivate, supervise and mentor youth in a manner that helps transform promising high school students into workforce-ready young professionals. Qualified individuals will also have the confidence, along with professional and organizational skills, to manage and build relationships with the corporate clients who employ our students. The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Genesys Works core model with students and managing supporting relationships with student’s supervisors and school representatives. The ideal Program Coordinator demonstrates heart, humor and a commitment to our youth development mission. We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join us starting in May or June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to develop trusting relationships through mentoring and coaching throughout the program, facilitating long-term individual and program success;
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate client supervisors and school administrators related to cohort of interns to ensure delivery of exceptional service and that any client or student issues in the workplace are dealt with quickly and effectively;
• Lead bi-monthly team meetings of Genesys Works’ students during the school year to assist them in choosing a career path, applying to colleges, and securing financial aid;
• Teach professional skills curriculum to students during eight-week summer training program;
• Monitor summer training performance and provide input on internship readiness and placement;
• Maintain metrics and student benchmarks throughout the program to measure and assure student success in training, in the workplace, and in developing a path to college and career success;
• Actively monitor student intern performance in the workplace and deliver student feedback based on overall performance;
• Coach interns on how to successfully balance school, work, and life during internship;
• Recruit, interview, and select students through visits to partner schools and presentations;
• Support Executive Director in maintaining relationships with companies over time and leveraging those relationships for internship position renewal and growth;
• Opportunities to assist with initiatives in areas including, but not limited to, communications, fundraising, partner recruitment, curriculum development, student recruitment, and alumni programming.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s mission, who thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment, who have a passion for collaboration and teamwork, and who demonstrate a record of achievement in previous activities.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Based in the Washington, DC area
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Professional demeanor with at least 3+ years’ professional work experience in business, education, or workforce development, including demonstrated experience working with youth in underserved communities;
• Strong presence and leadership in instructional or group setting;
• Ability to manage a cohort of up to 30 students;
• Ability to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus;
• Strong sense of accountability for both student achievement and personal development;
• Ability to problem-solve and manage complex student situations;
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations in a variety of settings;
• Technically proficient with computers and databases;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and occasional weekends;
• College degree a plus (any major) but not required; relevant experience strongly valued;

Physical Requirements

Including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; speaking loudly and clearly; seeing and hearing things both near and far away; and reaching, stooping, kneeling, and fine-finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board, or projector. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at partner schools, corporations, or other relevant sites. Most work environments are climate-controlled, open space floor plans. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to National Human Resources.

Our Commitment to People

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered. It starts with our talented candidates. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and seek to recruit, support, and retain talent that reflects the culturally diverse communities we serve. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here.