Social Innovation Forum - Program Coordinator
Boston, MA
Full Time
Entry Level
Social Innovation Forum: Program Coordinator
Boston, MA (Hybrid) | Full-Time, $64,000
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The Social Innovation Forum (SIF)’s mission is to create positive social change in Eastern Massachusetts by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks. SIF connects innovative nonprofit organizations with an ever-growing community of volunteers, investors, and practitioners who contribute their time, talents, resources, and money to drive positive social impact. With 130+ social impact organizations in the SIF portfolio, the organization is helping to improve lives and build stronger, healthier communities all across Eastern Massachusetts.
The SIF team consists of 13 staff members (including one part-time employee), several consultants/contractors, and students from Northeastern University’s co-op program. The organization operates with an annual budget of ~$2.9m and is supported by an engaged and committed 12-member Board of Directors. Please visit SIF’s website for more information about its history, team, values, and impact.
The Program Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support for SIF’s Alumni and Nonprofit Network program. This program provides leadership development, skill building, and network building to past participants of SIF’s Social Innovator Accelerator and other programs. In total, SIF’s Alumni and Nonprofit Network includes over 250 small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Eastern Massachusetts.
The ideal profile for the Program Coordinator is an organized, results-oriented individual who is eager to support efforts to build and execute impactful programs. This role reports to the Director of Network Engagement and is part of SIF’s Network Engagement department, which includes the Alumni & Nonprofit Network program and the Funder Learning Program. The department of three staff members works together to plan events that bring funders and nonprofit leaders together for equity-focused learning and relationship building. This role also collaborates across departments with other teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Support
QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate brings their own unique combination of strengths, skills and lived and professional experiences to a role. Reviewing the qualifications listed below can help you to better understand what will be expected of you as a member of the SIF team. We do not expect candidates to meet all of the criteria. If you think you would be a strong candidate for this role, please apply even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed. Due to SIF’s event schedule, a willingness to work occasional early mornings and evenings is required for this position.
SIF is a vibrant organization with a deep commitment to creating positive social change. We work in a highly collaborative environment that values learning. Knowing its importance to the success of our work, SIF is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we aspire to build a diverse staff team and community, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
SIF has a hybrid working environment. Employees should plan to come into the office 2-3 times per week, depending on programming and team needs. All SIF employees must reside in Massachusetts and be available to commute with some consistency to and from SIF’s Boston-based office.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a starting salary of $64,000. SIF also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical (75% covered by SIF), dental (75% covered by SIF), life, and long-term disability insurances; generous paid time off that includes December 24-January 1; a retirement plan with up to a 3% match; a professional development stipend; and a wellness benefit.
Boston, MA (Hybrid) | Full-Time, $64,000
___________________________________________________________________________________
The Social Innovation Forum (SIF)’s mission is to create positive social change in Eastern Massachusetts by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks. SIF connects innovative nonprofit organizations with an ever-growing community of volunteers, investors, and practitioners who contribute their time, talents, resources, and money to drive positive social impact. With 130+ social impact organizations in the SIF portfolio, the organization is helping to improve lives and build stronger, healthier communities all across Eastern Massachusetts.
The SIF team consists of 13 staff members (including one part-time employee), several consultants/contractors, and students from Northeastern University’s co-op program. The organization operates with an annual budget of ~$2.9m and is supported by an engaged and committed 12-member Board of Directors. Please visit SIF’s website for more information about its history, team, values, and impact.
The Program Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support for SIF’s Alumni and Nonprofit Network program. This program provides leadership development, skill building, and network building to past participants of SIF’s Social Innovator Accelerator and other programs. In total, SIF’s Alumni and Nonprofit Network includes over 250 small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Eastern Massachusetts.
The ideal profile for the Program Coordinator is an organized, results-oriented individual who is eager to support efforts to build and execute impactful programs. This role reports to the Director of Network Engagement and is part of SIF’s Network Engagement department, which includes the Alumni & Nonprofit Network program and the Funder Learning Program. The department of three staff members works together to plan events that bring funders and nonprofit leaders together for equity-focused learning and relationship building. This role also collaborates across departments with other teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Support
- Provide logistical and administrative support for all nonprofit network workshops, events, meetings, and learning cohorts, including managing advertising and registration, communication with participants, and technology support
- Use a social justice orientation to assess the needs of organizations in SIF’s nonprofit network and partner with the Director of Network Engagement to design programs and services to meet those needs
- Partner with the Director of Network Engagement to plan nonprofit network workshops, including identifying workshop topics and facilitators, communication with facilitators, and writing workshop descriptions
- Ensure the timely collection of participant feedback and output/outcome data to support the organization’s learning and ongoing program improvement.
- Pilot and test new strategies to support network-building and collaboration among nonprofits in the nonprofit network, to build an inclusive and supportive community
- Manage relationships with in-kind partners that serve the nonprofit network community
- Collaborate with others in the Network Engagement Department to hold programming and events that nurture spaces to connect funders and nonprofit organizations
- Lead the content and design of the bi-weekly Nonprofit Network Newsletter, as well as manage email lists and develop strategies for maintaining up-to-date contact information
- Build relationships with staff at nonprofit network organizations, including conducting regular outreach to organizations with low participation and those that experience leadership and other staffing changes
- Maintain up-to-date materials for members of SIF’s nonprofit network to access information about programs and services available to them, including information about in-kind partnerships, workshops, and other resources
- Partner with the Communications team to highlight nonprofit network events through blog posts and social media, and to share out best practices and resources more broadly
- Monitor the social media accounts and newsletters of nonprofit network organizations in order to stay up-to-date, share highlights and identify stories for SIF to spotlight.
QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate brings their own unique combination of strengths, skills and lived and professional experiences to a role. Reviewing the qualifications listed below can help you to better understand what will be expected of you as a member of the SIF team. We do not expect candidates to meet all of the criteria. If you think you would be a strong candidate for this role, please apply even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed. Due to SIF’s event schedule, a willingness to work occasional early mornings and evenings is required for this position.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience with preference for project and/or program management experience in the nonprofit sector (part-time, work study, volunteer, or internship included), and a desire to learn and grow
- No degrees required
- A strong interest in/knowledge of the range of social issues our Innovators are working to address
- Commitment to SIF’s mission and to capacity building as an approach to strengthening the nonprofit sector
- Familiarity and/or lived experience in Eastern Massachusetts is highly valued
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in completing tasks
- Experience in efficiently and effectively managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, maturity, and discretion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong editing and storytelling skills
- Comfort leveraging technology, including experience with CRM databases (eg. Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and communications tools (eg. Constant Contact) and/or a willingness to learn new web tools and computer programs as needed
- Graphic design experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Cultural humility and an ability to build strong and lasting relationships with various stakeholders
- Flexibility, a learning orientation, and an ability to bring an enthusiastic, collaborative approach to your work
SIF is a vibrant organization with a deep commitment to creating positive social change. We work in a highly collaborative environment that values learning. Knowing its importance to the success of our work, SIF is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we aspire to build a diverse staff team and community, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
SIF has a hybrid working environment. Employees should plan to come into the office 2-3 times per week, depending on programming and team needs. All SIF employees must reside in Massachusetts and be available to commute with some consistency to and from SIF’s Boston-based office.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a starting salary of $64,000. SIF also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical (75% covered by SIF), dental (75% covered by SIF), life, and long-term disability insurances; generous paid time off that includes December 24-January 1; a retirement plan with up to a 3% match; a professional development stipend; and a wellness benefit.
TO APPLY
To apply, please upload your resume and submit the application questions in lieu of a cover letter. The preferred application deadline is September 26, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
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