Program & Business Development Coordinator

PROGRAM & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR with Rio Grande Educational Collaborative (RGEC)

Department: Business Development / Programs
Reports To: Business Development Manager
Position: Full-Time
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join the RGEC Team!

Rio Grande Educational Collaborative (RGEC) is seeking an organized, creative, and motivated Program & Business Development Coordinator to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating programs, developing educational resources, building community partnerships, and managing multiple projects from planning through implementation.

Primary Responsibilities

Lemonade Day Coordination

• Coordinate RGEC’s participation in Lemonade Day, including planning, trainings, materials, registration, communications, and event logistics.
• Work with Lemonade Day representatives, schools, staff, community partners, and participating organizations.
• Track deadlines, participation, materials, and program outcomes.
• Assist with outreach, promotion, and post-event evaluation.

LMS & Lesson Plans

• Coordinate the collection, organization, development, review, and uploading of lesson plans and educational resources into RGEC’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Maintain accurate lesson plan and LMS records.
• Assist with updating educational and professional development resources.
• Support staff with LMS resources and lesson plan submissions.
• Help identify opportunities to expand and improve RGEC’s educational resource library.

Summer Program Planning & Implementation

• Assist with planning and implementing RGEC’s annual summer programs.
• Coordinate schedules, activities, field trips, partners, supplies, lesson plans, transportation, and other program logistics.
• Work with school sites, program coordinators, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Assist with site readiness, program communication, tracking participation, and resolving operational needs.
• Support evaluation and planning improvements for future summer programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining RGEC’s community and business partnerships.
• Support business development, outreach, and expansion into new schools and communities.
• Assist with partner activities, presentations, field trips, and enrichment opportunities.
• Prepare tracking documents, reports, presentations, and other program materials.
• Represent RGEC professionally at community events, meetings, conferences, and partner activities.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as travel to RGEC school sites, partner locations, meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends for special events or activities when required.
• Ability to lift and transport program materials and supplies as reasonably required for events and program activities.
• Ability to use a computer and other office technology for extended periods.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creative, proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable learning and using technology, databases, and online learning systems.
• Professional when working with schools, businesses, community organizations, staff, and families.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in program coordination, education, business development, community outreach, administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with schools, youth programs, nonprofits, or community organizations.
• Experience with LMS platforms, lesson plan development, event coordination, or community partnerships.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Why Join RGEC?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and implementing programs that create meaningful educational and enrichment opportunities for children and families throughout New Mexico. You will work directly with schools, community partners, businesses, and RGEC teams while helping grow and strengthen our programs.

If you are organized, creative, relationship-focused, and ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your relevant experience in program coordination, business development, education, community outreach, administration, or a related field, including the length of your experience.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Required)

Work Location: In person