Program Coordinator, King's Chapel Living Memorial

Program Coordinator, King’s Chapel

Living Memorial

King’s Chapel Boston Part-Time | Non- Exempt

About King’s Chapel

King’s Chapel is one of the oldest churches in the United States, rooted in Boston’s civic and spiritual life since 1686. In recent years, the congregation has committed to a deeper reckoning with its history, including its ties to enslavement, and to pursuing reconciliation grounded in truth-telling, faith, and accountability. Through historical research, congregational reflection, the unveiling of Unbound, a memorial to enslaved persons, and the launch of the Living Memorial Initiative, King’s Chapel is engaging its past while looking toward a future marked by inclusion, public engagement, and shared moral responsibility. This work reflects the church’s hope for growth both within the congregation and in relationship with the wider community, at the intersection of faith, history, and justice.

Position Overview

King’s Chapel seeks a highly organized and mission-driven Program Coordinator to support the implementation of the Living Memorial Initiative, a long-term, faith-grounded effort focused on truth-telling, remembrance, and repair. This part-time role provides essential coordination and administrative support across programs, events, partnerships, and grant-funded activities.

The Program Coordinator reports to the Director, Living Memorial Initiative and works closely with the Outreach and Engagement Manager, clergy, staff, consultants, and community partners to ensure smooth execution and follow-through. This role is ideal for someone who is detail- oriented, collaborative, and comfortable supporting complex, community-engaged work.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Coordination

• Support the coordination and implementation of Living Memorial programs, events, and initiatives.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and workplans related to grant-funded and congregational activities.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and tracking action items.
• Maintain organized records, files, and documentation related to the Living Memorial Initiative.

Events & Community Engagement Support

• Assist with logistics for public programs, convenings, commemorations, and community conversations.
• Support event preparation, including materials, RSVPs, room setup coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as on-site support for select Living Memorial events, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Communications & Administrative Support

• Support internal communications related to Living Memorial programming (e.g., calendars, updates, coordination with staff).
• Assist with drafting basic materials such as program descriptions, schedules, or participant communications.
• Help maintain contact lists and partner information.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Director, Living Memorial Initiative to support day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with the Outreach and Engagement Manager to align program activities with communications and outreach efforts.
• Support collaboration with congregational committees, consultants, artists, scholars, and community partners as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, administrative support, or nonprofit
• work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a part-time schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred

• Experience working with community-based, faith-based, or justice-oriented initiatives.
• Familiarity with event coordination and public programming.
• Comfort working with sensitive historical or social justice topics.
• Experience with basic office and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, calendars,
• shared drives).

Core Competencies

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and service-minded
• Respectful and culturally competent
• Comfortable supporting complex, mission-driven work

Compensation & Schedule

• Part-time position (approximately 15–20 hours per week)
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience
• Flexible schedule with some evening/weekend hours for events

How to Apply

• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in King’s Chapel and the Living Memorial Initiative to memorial.committee@kings-chapel.org. Writing samples may be requested.