Project Coordinator

The Organization

Arlington Thrive is dedicated to enhancing family stability and building brighter futures for Arlington families. With a focus on expanding access to affordable childcare and providing holistic support for sustainable financial well-being, we strengthen family foundations, equip families to succeed, and invest in a stronger community. Arlington Thrive’s financial assistance prevents emergencies from spiraling into catastrophes, laying the foundation for long-term financial stability for Arlington’s most vulnerable. We empower families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Together, we create pathways to lasting prosperity.

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator is a cross-functional role, supporting Arlington Thrive’s programs, internal operations, and community engagement. This role is a great fit for someone who is community-oriented, organized, and eager to learn. This is a full-time, hybrid (40 hours per week) position reporting to the Director of Operations.

We strongly encourage people of color, immigrants, bilingual candidates, and individuals with lived experience navigating social service systems to apply.

What You Will Do

Program Support

• Support day-to-day operations across early childhood, community navigation, and resilience programs
• Assist families with applications, documentation, and access to services
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, events, and program activities

Community Engagement

• Represent Arlington Thrive at community events and outreach activities
• Support partnerships with community organizations and volunteers
• Help recruit and coordinate volunteers for programs

Administrative & Data Support

• Maintain and improve data tracking systems and processes
• Support program documentation, reporting, payments, and basic data entry
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accessibility

Development & Communications Support

• Assist with grant research and proposal preparation
• Support communications such as newsletters and partner updates
• Provide general support to operations and leadership as needed

Qualifications:

We understand that great candidates come from many paths. If you meet most of the qualifications below — not necessarily all — we encourage you to apply.

Required:

• Associates Degree or High school diploma with extensive experience
• Organized and detail orientated; able to manage multiple tasks and follow through
• Comfort using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (or similar tools)
• Experience with data entry or administrative support
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; comfortable asking for support when needed
• Comfortable representing Arlington Thrive in community spaces and events

Helpful but not required:

• Experience working with families, community-based organizations, or social services
• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Lived experience navigating childcare, financial assistance, or community support systems
• Interest in learning basic research and data analysis skills

What You Will Gain

• • Meaningful Impact
  • You will play a direct role in supporting individuals and families, helping them access critical resources and move toward long-term stability.
  • Broad Exposure Across Nonprofit Operations
  • This role offers hands-on experience across multiple program areas including early childhood workforce development, and financial assistance pas well as development and communications providing a strong foundation in nonprofit operations.
  • Community Connection
  • You will engage directly with clients, partners, and community organizations, gaining a deeper understanding of local needs and systems.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance, short term disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave and holidays)
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule

Salary

The hourly range for this position is: $24 - $26 per hour

Arlington Thrive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Health, dental and vision insurance, short term disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave and holidays)
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule