Program Manager 

Reports to: President/CEO
Location: North County Inc. Office, 8225 Florissant Road, Suite 11, St. Louis, MO (on campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis
Employment Type: Full-time / Exempt

Position Summary:

The Program Manager is a key member of our team, responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating events and programs that support our mission. This role will lead the coordination of internal and external events, oversee committee engagement and development, and ensure effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about nonprofit work and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Management & Coordination

Plan and execute a range of events, including annual meetings, community outreach events, fundraisers, and educational programs.

Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics plans, and marketing strategies.

Coordinate venue selection, vendor management, speaker/facilitator engagement, and volunteer recruitment.

Manage event registration processes and post-event evaluations.
Ensure events are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.

Committee Development & Management

Serve as the staff liaison to multiple volunteer-led committees and task forces.

Support committee chairs with meeting planning, agenda creation, minutes, and follow-up.

Recruit, onboard, and retain committee members in collaboration with leadership.

Foster strong relationships between volunteers and staff to enhance engagement and impact.

Track committee activities, goals, and deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Program Support & Collaboration

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment across programs and initiatives.

Assist with grant writing, reporting, program evaluation, and data tracking as needed.

Support communications and fundraising teams with content and logistics related to events and programs.

Represent the organization at external meetings and community events.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, event planning, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in program or event management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Experience working with and supporting volunteers or committees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event or CRM software (e.g., Eventbrite, Salesforce, or similar).
Experience with Canva and Social Media platforms a plus.
Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel locally for events, as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license, car and insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with nonprofit governance or membership-based organizations.
Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in programming.
Experience with Office 365, Canva, Publisher, WordPress, Adobe a plus.
Experience with Social Media platforms a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary range: $48,000-50,000
Benefit package includes health insurance, PTO, long/short-term disability insurance.

To Apply:  Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to Rebecca Zoll, President and CEO at rzoll@northcountyinc.com by Sept. 15, 2025 or until filled.