Program Coordinator at Joni and Friends

Compensation

$21 – $24/hr

Location: Illinois
Type: Part-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

Joni's House in East St. Louis, IL is seeking a Part-Time Program Coordinator. The coordinator will provide inspirational and operational leadership to volunteers, recruit and train volunteers, build a participant base, conduct intake interviews, plan and execute weekly programming and special events, collaborate with partners, analyze program effectiveness using Salesforce, and track engagement. The role requires strong organizational and management skills, particularly with volunteers, and proficiency in basic computer skills.

Required Skills

event planning
project management
volunteer oversight
organizational skills
management skills
computer skills
Windows
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Ability to lift 25 pounds; physically able to help set up at events
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously
Able to effectively recruit, select, equip and lead volunteers to assist in the execution of ministry programs and events
Must be able to travel, domestically, and work evenings and weekends as needed
Valid driver’s license is required
Able to work effectively with Joni and Friends’ service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
A team player
Strong management skills, especially with volunteers
Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable