Program and Development Coordinator

ABOUT THE PUBLIC MEDIA BRIDGE FUND

The Public Media Bridge Fund, an initiative of Public Media Company, helps secure local public media service under threat from the loss of federal funding. The Bridge Fund provides targeted financial support, tools, and advisory services and helps ensure vital public service media can continue to inform, engage, and connect local communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Public Media Bridge Fund is seeking a Program and Development Coordinator to support the fund’s grantmaking and fundraising efforts. This role will dually support the Program Officer and Head of Impact & Evaluation in the implementation of grantmaking, fundraising, program delivery, and communications activities.

Location: Remote

Reports To: Program Officer (Allie Vanyur) and Head of Impact & Engagement (Louisa Lincoln)

Type: Full-time, exempt.

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

Application Deadline: March 23, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Serve as a key member of the Bridge Fund team and collaborate regularly with internal departments, consultants, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the Bridge Fund email inbox and respond to general inquiries.

Program Coordination (50%)

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Bridge Fund programs, including administrative duties related to scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders, tracking progress and timelines for multiple projects at once, managing consultant contracts and payments, and responding to station inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Program Officer on grants administration activities, including working in the Giving Data grants management system, tracking grantee deliverables, and supporting the Program Officer throughout the full lifecycle of the grants process (applications, review, contracting, payments, and reporting).
• Support the Bridge Fund’s other program and grantmaking activities, as needed.

Development Coordination (50%)

• Manage day-to-day fundraising and development operations for the Bridge Fund, including processing and acknowledging incoming gifts, responding to donor inquiries, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of donor records in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with the Head of Impact & Engagement to develop, prepare, and distribute donor-facing communications — including quarterly newsletters, impact updates, and annual reports — that reflect the Bridge Fund’s values and impact.
• Support the Bridge Fund’s other communication and fundraising activities, as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in program management, grantmaking, and/or fundraising.
• Experience working in public media, journalism, nonprofits, philanthropy, or other relevant industries.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, work with various stakeholders and contractors, and connect with people across time zones.
• Attention to detail and skill in managing activities, timelines, and budgets from idea generation to execution.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), databases and/or grants management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with using digital tools to stay organized, communicate transparently, and collaborate with team members remotely.
• Willingness to ask for help when needed, be transparent about issues that arise, and demonstrate an ability to learn and grow in the role.
• A mission-driven person who cares about the future of public media and shares the Bridge Fund’s values of clarity, transparency, and compassion.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant professional experience may substitute for educational credentials.
• Previous experience working at a local public media station.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resume and cover letter to careers@publicmedia.co with the subject line “Program and Development Coordinator.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of March 23, 2026.

ABOUT PUBLIC MEDIA COMPANY

Founded in 2001, Public Media Company (PMC) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization. We believe local nonprofit media plays a vital role in community life, as a trusted source of news, education, music, and public discourse for people of all ages and backgrounds. We want every community across the country to be enriched by local media, and we strive to be both a catalyst and facilitator of this vision. Our team of dedicated professional consultants has deep expertise in media, nonprofit business, finance, strategy, and leadership. We provide expert guidance, business resources, and connections to help local media organizations serve the needs of their communities, regardless of their size, location, or wealth. PMC provides an array of services such as business planning, merger and acquisition consulting, virtual accounting, broadcast valuations, and financial advisory. PMC is headquartered in Boulder, CO, with employees in multiple locations.

At PMC we value a diverse and inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Public Media Company's benefits package includes:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Paid time off