Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Program Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 17160 Salary Grade: JJ6
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: April 25, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision or working independently, this position is responsible for coordination of a variety of community activities and programs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Develops and implements a variety of programs, projects and activities.
  2. Coordinates with existing organizations to address community economic or social service needs.
  3. Conducts needs assessments and meets with community residents, leaders, and community groups to identify needs and available resources.
  4. Collaborates with other organizations to plan and develop programs and activities or improve coordination of existing services.
  5. Researches funding sources, develops short- and long-range plans, and compiles informational reports.
  6. Serve as City representative before community groups, businesses, and/or the media.
  7. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
  8. Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets.
  9. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans.
  10. Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures.
  11. Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to train others. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.