Organization: Propel ATL
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Program Director
Job type: Full-time salary, exempt
Compensation: $48,000 - $55,000
Location: Remote workplace with regular in-person programming at locations across Atlanta. Candidates must reside in the MARTA service area of metro Atlanta by the start date of employment.
Do you want to make Atlanta a city with streets that are safe, inclusive, and thriving spaces for people to walk, bike, roll, and ride transit? Are you organized and detail-oriented with a strong interest in community-based transportation work?
Propel ATL seeks an enthusiastic, skilled, and engaged mission-driven professional to join our team as Program Coordinator.
We are committed to building a transportation system that ensures access to opportunity through investments that repair the harmful effects of historic disinvestment and foster an inclusive community. We’re looking for a team member who supports our and is committed to our — particularly the principles related to social and racial justice. Informed by the big-picture goals of our , the Program Coordinator will adeptly manage the breadth of their responsibilities as an essential member of our team. Successful team members exercise exemplary critical thinking skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are comfortable working in a small organization.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator has a key role in bringing Propel ATL’s mission to life by ensuring the successful delivery of our programs. This position combines hands-on program implementation with strong administrative coordination, overseeing the logistics of program activities, and building and strengthening partnerships throughout the community.
Propel ATL’s programs, including and , feature a wide range of activities such as bike and pedestrian safety education, group rides, webinars, community engagement and outreach, walk audits, and stakeholder meetings. The Program Coordinator helps plan and execute these activities while fostering partnerships and engaging community members to build support for safer, more connected streets.
With a strong focus on direct service and community engagement, the Program Coordinator cultivates meaningful relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy and program partners, residents, supporters, volunteers, and other stakeholders. The role also manages program contractors and vendors to ensure high-quality program delivery.
Primary Responsibilities
PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Inform and support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs activities, policies, procedures, and processes.
- Ensure programs are delivered effectively and on schedule, in alignment with implementation and evaluation plans, timelines, and grant deliverables.
- Track program metrics, milestones, participation data, and deliverables.
- Create and maintain accurate program records and coordinate with team members to support complete and timely reporting.
- Monitor deadlines and documentation requirements for grants and other program activities.
- Assist with program budget administration, including processing invoices, contractor payments, and other financial transactions.
- Develop program schedules and coordinate logistics with Propel staff, contractors, vendors, and partners
- Serve as the main point of contact for program participants by answering questions, providing guidance, and connecting them with resources that support their success.
- Work collaboratively with staff to integrate Principles of Mobility Justice into programs.
- Help program participants and community partners better understand transportation inequities and opportunities to advance mobility justice.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
- Deliver bicycle safety education programs by providing instruction, ensuring appropriate staffing, and updating curriculum and materials as needed.
- Recruit, manage, and support a diverse network of certified bicycle instructors by serving as the primary staff contact, coordinating schedules and logistics, communicating expectations, managing documentation, and supporting timely completion of work.
- Oversee administrative processes related to bicycle safety education, including contractor coordination, invoicing, and program tracking and reporting requirements.
- Support coordination of neighborhood-based pedestrian safety program activities (such as walk audits and tactical urbanism projects), with a priority on equitable outcomes
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT
- Generate compelling program communications including information to be used in social media posts, web content, outreach materials and in storytelling that amplifies the experiences of advocacy and community partners.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships that engage community members in our campaigns, programs, and events, .Collaborate with staff to recruit and retain volunteers as needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with cycling and pedestrian groups and coordinate resource-sharing through classes, events, and partner activities.
- Inform and support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organizational engagement strategies.
- Communicate the ideas, priorities, challenges, concerns, and other feedback from community partners and program participants to the appropriate internal team members.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with staff, support event and large meeting logistics and operations, including virtual or hybrid events.
- Support implementation of advocacy initiatives in coordination with the advocacy team as needed.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
- Has coordinated nonprofit program operations and activities (or equivalent), including administrative, financial, and logistical responsibilities (2+ years).
- Has been involved in coalition building, community advocacy, and/or community/civic engagement initiatives (1+ year).
- Has constructively worked with and on behalf of individuals and communities most impacted by ongoing racial injustices, systemic oppression, and racial disparities.
- Has organized community-based initiatives.
- Has organized and facilitated community and/or stakeholder meetings.
- Has created compelling public-facing content for websites such as blog posts or event pages.
- Has used collaborative project management platforms and digital tools to generate and present work products, organize work, and manage relationships.
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
KNOWLEDGE
- Fully understands grantor-grantee relations and obligations as it relates to delivery of grant-funded programs.
- Understanding of cohort-based programs, including the stages of participant engagement, transition points, and group dynamics.
- Familiarity with program evaluation fundamentals.
- Skilled in managing participant data, tracking program metrics and milestones, and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of event planning and logistics management, including coordinating orientations, information sessions, workshops, and on-site events.
- Familiarity with Atlanta’s communities, community institutions, and community-based organizations.
- Recognizes and understands Atlanta’s history — especially, its racial disparities and record of intentional harm perpetrated by white supremacist policies and actions.
- Understands community engagement principles and strategies.
- Able to ride a bike in mixed city traffic and off-street trails.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Has, or is willing to pursue:
- League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification or equivalent
- First Aid/CPR certification for adults and children
- Working knowledge of bicycle maintenance, including flat repair and regular maintenance
STRENGTHS
- Is resourceful, self-directed, impact-focused, and enlists critical thinking skills to solve problems.
- Has exemplary organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage and deliver on multiple priorities at once in a dynamic environment.
- Has a keen eye for detail to identify potential operational inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and maintain high-quality programming.
- Is approachable, accountable, and comfortable with highly collaborative work processes and receiving constructive feedback, including input from peers and stakeholders.
- Successfully navigates challenging conversations, manages conflicts, and builds consensus.
- Practices authentic relationship-building with an emphasis on sustained engagement.
- Is an effective presenter and confident public speaker, both one-on-one and for diverse audiences.
- Has an enthusiastic and positive attitude about systems change and community perspectives.
Workplace and Benefits
Propel ATL is a small, eclectic team that enjoys forging change in the city’s mindset about transportation, champions great infrastructure in the city we love, shares a passion for our mission, loves a good laugh, and commits to equity and inclusion.
WORKPLACE FORMAT
Primarily remote, requiring regular in-person, on-site responsibilities supporting bicycle safety education classes, pedestrian safety programs, and other community-based activities across Atlanta. Includes periodic evening and weekend hours. Most locations are accessible via transit, biking, or walking. Car ownership is not required.
Physical requirements for this position: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally and up to 10 lbs. frequently to move objects.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employer pays 50% of each employee’s medical insurance premium in addition to partial dental and vision, and fully covered basic life and long-term disability insurance.
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
SIMPLE IRA individual retirement account with employer 3% matching contribution after 60 days.
PAID LEAVE
- Annual paid holidays include one week winter break, along with 7 recognized holidays and 9 “floating” holidays that can be used at any time.
- Vacation accrues at the rate of eight hours per 160 hours worked for the first two years of employment, then increases at years 3, 5, and 10.
- Each staff member receives 72 hours of annual wellness leave.
- Paid family leave + leave for bereavement, voting, and jury duty.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional development is supported through regular check-ins with a direct supervisor to help staff stay aligned with goals, strengthen their practice, and grow in their roles. When available and relevant, staff may be offered select opportunities that support their professional growth and the organization’s mission . Staff are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities as they arise.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Propel ATL aims to foster an environment that recognizes, respects, and values different backgrounds and talents. We do not discriminate in our staff, board, volunteers, volunteer committees, or recipients of services, and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Apply for this Opportunity
Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Program Coordinator” in the subject line. In your cover letter, let us know how you became aware of this job opportunity and highlight an aspect of our mission, vision, and guiding principles that resonates most with you. Include any details that uniquely qualify you for this position.
If you need accommodations to make our hiring process more accessible to you, please be in touch, and we will respond accordingly.
HIRING TIMELINE
This job was posted on July 10, 2026. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. The hiring process includes three interviews, one of which is a panel interview with a practical exercise.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30305
