Program Coordinator

Welcome to the Management Commons Job Board! Below you will find career opportunities with dynamic fiscal sponsors and other innovative organizations! Administrative Education/Training Marketing/Advertising Non-Profit/Volunteering Leadership Job Type Full Time Work Location Remote About the Job Overview Ownership Capital Lab (the Lab) is seeking a Program Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of our capital mobilization work and to build out critical field infrastructure to support emerging EO fund managers. In this role, you will ensure that the Lab's investor programs, Employee Ownership (EO) Fund Accelerator, EO Investing course(s) and/or trip(s), and national multi-city EO Capital Roadshow run smoothly, efficiently and with consistent high-quality execution. Working closely with the Lab's Founder & CEO and the Director, Capital Mobilization & Action Lab, you will coordinate events and partners, manage program logistics, maintain internal systems and workflows, support communications, and help keep our expanding network of investors, fund managers and ecosystem partners engaged and informed. This is an ideal role for someone who excels at operations and execution, brings clarity to complex projects, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where strong systems, communication and coordination make all the difference. You'll gain exposure to leading impact investors and innovators in the employee ownership space while contributing to a national movement for shared ownership and wealth-building. Time Allocation Snapshot 30% — Investor education & virtual programming 30% — EO Capital Roadshow 20% — EO Fund Accelerator (Year 1 support) 20% — Operations & systems Primary Responsibilities Core responsibilities Investor education & virtual programming (30%) Support the Lab's core virtual programs, including the Investors Circle, EO Fund Spotlight, webinars, and the EO Investing Course(s). Program Operations & Coordination Serve as the point person to ensure all details of these events are taken care of and executed well, so that the participant experience of our events is positive, highly engaging and professional Manage scheduling, invitations, speaker coordination, RSVPs and follow-up communication Ensure that we are actively driving attendance, both from within our current outreach lists, and also continually expanding our audience through creative means to grow the number of investors who are actively investing in EO Prepare agendas, run-of-show documents, speaker materials and planning documents Coordinate with Marketing & Comms on slide decks, branded materials, invitations, outreach and Zoom/event tech Track participant engagement and synthesize insights for leadership Develop deeper engagement mechanisms such as invitations for investors to share more about where they have invested, their allocations, their internal processes for decision-making and evaluation, etc. Spotlights & webinars Lead operations for quarterly EO Fund Spotlights and additional virtual programming Manage speaker onboarding, prep calls, and session facilitation Organize post-event notes, data, and feedback EO investing course(s) and trip(s) Support planning, marketing and delivery of EO investing course(s) and/or trip(s) – 1-3 per year Manage registration, onboarding and ongoing participant communication Coordinate guest speakers, office hours, curriculum logistics and tech support Coordinate with Leadership and Marketing & Comms on slide decks, branded materials and Zoom / event tech Maintain course materials and track attendance and feedback For potential trip(s), coordinate closely with trip/event planner on details EO Capital Roadmap Roadshow (30%) Support planning and execution of the Lab's national, multi-city EO Capital Roadshow convening series. Planning & partner coordination Participate in Roadshow planning calls for each city and maintain visibility into progress, decisions, and next steps Manage the Roadshow tracker (partners, logistics, timelines, notes, open questions) Support agenda development and speaker coordination Represent the Lab professionally in conversations with national and regional partners Research & event logistics Conduct city-specific research to identify venues, partners, co-hosts, and aligned events Support venue outreach, vendor coordination, and day-of logistics Coordinate with Marketing & Comms to produce invitations, materials, and follow-up communications Track attendance, engagement trends, and outcomes from each Roadshow stop EO Fund Accelerator — Year 1 Support (20%) Provide operational and coordination support during the first year of the Lab's EO Fund Accelerator , helping build early systems and program infrastructure. Serve as the point person to ensure all details of the Accelerator are taken care of and executed well, so that the participant experience is very positive, highly engaging and professional Support outreach, communication, and coordination with participating fund managers, advisors and evaluators Manage scheduling, logistics, prep materials, run-of-show documents and communications for Accelerator sessions Manage community-building systems and engagement to create a strong sense of community within the cohort of funds Maintain program trackers, shared documents, timelines and process maps Assist with early-stage documentation, reporting, and synthesis of learnings Support preparation of materials for partners, funders, and other stakeholders Operations & systems (20%) Serve as a core operations function across the Lab's programs. Systems & workflow management Build and maintain workflows, trackers, shared folders, calendars and templates Standardize processes for scheduling, communication, agenda development, materials preparation and follow-up Keep internal documentation organized, accessible and up to date CRM & data Manage and continuously improve the Lab's CRM, ensuring accurate tracking of contacts, events, outreach, and follow-up Collect, analyze, and maintain data on event and program participation Surface insights to support strategy, learning and program improvement Coordinate closely with Marketing & Comms on materials, newsletters, website updates and program promotion Support internal communication, meeting preparation and cross-team alignment Prepare materials for partners, funders, governance bodies and grant reporting as needed Job Requirements Qualifications Required 3–5 years experience in program coordination, operations, project management, and experience with event coordination Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced start up environment Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with consistency Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills Comfort with virtual event platforms (e.g. Zoom) Ability to build systems, maintain accuracy and create structure in complex workflows and in fast-paced environments Ability to coordinate across multiple time zones and with diverse partners Preferred Experience in impact investing, philanthropy, community development or economic justice Familiarity with employee ownership or small business transitions Experience with tools such as Airtable, Asana, Notion, and CRM platforms Who you are You're likely someone who: Loves building systems and creating structure Thrives as a coordinator who keeps people, information and logistics aligned Is warm, organized, and communicative with partners and colleagues Can balance big-picture project flow with detail-oriented execution Gets energy from enabling strategic work through operational excellence Cares about shared ownership, economic equity and impact The team is fully remote. This job will be remote, with travel, as needed, for in-person events and gatherings. We are ideally looking for somebody who can work regular business hours in the Pacific or Mountain time zone with ability to sometimes flex the schedule earlier to accommodate Eastern or Central time zones as needed. Salary & Benefits Full-timerole; remote within the U.S. Competitive benefits included Some travel required for Roadshow events and team convenings Salary Range $75,000–$90,000 depending on experience and title (Coordinator or Manager) About the Organization The Ownership Capital Lab (the Lab) plays a critical market-making role in the EO capital marketplace. The Lab is a field-building nonprofit initiative, working to bring employee ownership investing into the mainstream. We aim to increase capital investment into employee ownership by $1 billion within the next five years, to create tens of thousands more employee-owners—creating wealth for hard-working employees, their families and children, for generations to come. Employee ownership supports low- and moderate-income workers to achieve economic stability and build wealth, reduces inequality across society, and preserves and strengthens local businesses and economies. Learn more at our website:ownershipcapitallab.capital How to Apply TO APPLY Application website: To learn more and to apply please click here. Application materials: We ask you to submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (no more than 5 pages). In your cover letter, please explain what motivates you to work with Ownership Capital Lab, and how your experience, skills and commitment will advance our work to build the Ownership Economy and Ownership Investing. Through the application website , you will also be asked to answer a few short questions. Application Timeline: Application is rolling, with priority given to applicants who submit by the end of day, January 5th. Ideal start date: mid-February, 2026. J-18808-Ljbffr