Program and Operations Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Part-Time, hybrid
Application deadline: March 11, 2026

Background & Mission: CornerStone Enterprise, Ltd. (CSE) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on the vision of building a world where every person realizes their true purpose and power to create a lasting legacy for the next generation. CSE is committed to supporting healthy development for high school students and emerging adults (ages 18-30) during the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood.

CSE’s programs are specifically designed to support emerging adults who experience significant life events, such as the loss of a parent, serious medical diagnosis, financial or mental health crisis, during their transition to adulthood. These events often create substantial barriers to gaining financial stability, particularly for individuals from under-resourced communities.

The Program and Operations Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing CSE’s mission and empowering the financial health and wellness of emerging adults, their families, and communities.

Position Overview:

The Program & Operations Coordinator provides essential operational support for CSE’s core activities, including grant writing, fundraising, communications, and events. The coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that CSE’s systems, workflows, and administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently. By maintaining strong systems and clear processes, this role helps ensure continuity and effectiveness across the organization, allowing the Executive Director to focus on strategy, leadership, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Grant Writing and Fundraising: Research, write, and submit foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals. Compile and prepare all required grant materials, including narratives, budgets, financial documents, and attachments. Coordinate with the Executive Director to gather accurate and timely information for proposals. Maintain grant calendars, submission deadlines, and reporting schedules. Draft & Submit (in collaboration with leadership) interim and final grant reports. Collaborate on the tracking of grant requirements, deliverables, and compliance needs. Maintain organized digital grant files and documentation. Support fundraising and donor engagement activities.
2. Communications and Public Relations: Support the preparation of various communications, including monthly newsletters, regular social media posts, website articles, press releases, presentation decks, educational reports, and other CSE communications materials. Assist with regular website maintenance (WIX).
3. Administration and Event Planning: Provide logistical support and play a key role in event planning efforts for key strategic initiatives. Manage occasional special projects, with a focus on improving internal workflows and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of nonprofit development experience, with a strong emphasis on grant writing.
• Demonstrated success writing foundation or government grant proposals.
• Excellent verbal, writing, proofreading, and general communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with donors, stakeholders, board members, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with Wix is a plus; training will be provided as needed.
• Availability to attend occasional evening meetings and events.
• Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Compensation & Benefits

Contract Term: Up to 1 Year

Salary Range: $20,800-$37,400 annually, or $25 to $35 per hour, Schedule: 16-24 hours per week; commensurate with experience

Extension: This contract may be extended pending funding and organizational needs. Any extension or transition will be contingent upon available funding and organizational priorities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references via job portal at www.1cornerstone.org.

Additional Information
Option to be filled as a 1099 independent contractor position, not an employee role. As a contractor the candidate will not be eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, or participation in CSE’s benefit programs.
This position is funding-contingent; continuation, extension, or expansion of the role is dependent on organizational budget, funding outcomes, and programmatic priorities.