Program Coordinator, LA County Programs

About the role

The Program Coordinator will serve as the lead point of contact for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Los Angeles County Skilled Trades Summers initiative, coordinating all phases of the program. Reporting to the Senior Director and working closely with the LA County Manager, the Program Coordinator will support program partners in continuously strengthening program quality and outcomes, thoughtful expansion of high-quality programs, and advancing a model of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual program planning process, including proposal development and review, program budget management, implementation timelines, partner agreements, project deliverables, and grant reporting.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for program partners, conducting site visits to strengthen relationships and monitor program quality, promising practices, and challenges.
• Coordinate the annual program evaluation process by reviewing partner reports, analyzing data, identifying trends and lessons learned, and developing recommendations that advance continuous improvement aligned with HFTFS’s Platinum Standard for Program Excellence.
• Lead the Partner Peer Learning Network and explore resource-sharing opportunities that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Support planning and coordination of program stakeholder events, including student showcases, career fairs, graduations, and other convenings that build awareness and program support.
• Support the HFTFS communications team by identifying students and instructors for interviews and other storytelling opportunities that highlight program impact.
• Research and assess new initiatives that strengthen student success and long-term engagement, including post-secondary and career tracking, alumni networking, and other strategies that support career pathway development.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for HFTFS leadership and partners, and represent HFTFS at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in skilled trades education and workforce development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staff supervision and development: No
Decision making: Limited in scope to specific work responsibilities.
Travel: Up to 25%
Flex Designation: Local

Pay

The anticipated salary for this position is $85,000 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Eligible Associates may enroll in the company’s 401k plan.
• Paid time off accrual up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays).
• Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.