Programs & Engagement Coordinator
Forward Cody
Cody, Wyoming
Full Time | In Person
Salary: $42,000–$50,000 annually, depending on experience
Performance Bonus: Up to $6,000 annually
Position Overview
Forward Cody is seeking an organized, creative, and motivated Programs & Engagement Coordinator to help develop and execute programs that create value for our members, businesses, entrepreneurs, and community.
This position will coordinate Forward Cody events and programming, manage our online educational platform, support membership engagement, and help market the programs we offer. Programs may include the entrepreneur group Elevated Labs events, masterminds, speaker series, lunch and learns, workshops, pitch events, summits, conferences, networking events, business education, investor programming, and partnerships with local schools and other organizations.
The right person will be comfortable taking an idea and turning it into a well-organized, well-attended program. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys organizing people and projects, communicating with different audiences, and finding ways to continually improve the programs and experiences we provide.
Key Responsibilities
Programs & Events
- Coordinate Forward Cody programs and events from initial planning through execution and follow-up.
- Coordinate speakers, instructors, venues, registrations, schedules, materials, food and beverage, sponsors, and event logistics.
- Coordinate entrepreneur group Elevated Labs, or similar programming, including masterminds, speaker events, lunch and learns, workshops, pitch events, summits, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Support programming related to business retention and expansion, investor engagement, education, membership, and other Forward Cody initiatives.
- Track attendance, participant feedback, expenses, sponsorships, and event performance.
- Help develop new programs and improve existing programs based on member and community needs.
Education & Digital Programming
- Manage and maintain Forward Cody's Kajabi or similar educational platform.
- Coordinate instructors, educational content, webinars, videos, and online courses.
- Build and organize courses and educational resources within Kajabi or similar platforms.
- Monitor course registrations, participation, and completion.
- Help identify educational opportunities that provide meaningful value to Forward Cody members and the broader business community.
Membership & Engagement
- Support membership growth, engagement, and retention.
- Communicate with members about programs, events, educational opportunities, and membership benefits.
- Help ensure Forward Cody programming delivers clear and consistent value to members.
- Gather member feedback and identify opportunities for new programs, resources, and engagement.
- Assist with member recruitment and onboarding.
Marketing & Communications
- Coordinate marketing for events, educational programs, membership activities, and other Forward Cody initiatives.
- Develop event descriptions, emails, registration materials, and basic promotional content.
- Coordinate program promotion through email, website, social media, and other communication channels.
- Maintain relevant website content, event information, and program materials.
- Create basic marketing and promotional materials when appropriate.
- Track marketing and participation metrics to identify what is working and improve future outreach.
Sponsorships & Program Performance
- Help identify and coordinate sponsorship opportunities for events and programs.
- Communicate with sponsors and ensure sponsorship commitments and benefits are fulfilled.
- Help programs meet established attendance, revenue, sponsorship, and budget goals.
- Track results and provide regular reporting on program, membership, and engagement performance.
Qualifications
We are focused on finding someone who can organize projects, communicate effectively, take initiative, and consistently follow through.
A degree or professional experience in project management, marketing, event planning, communications, business, hospitality, education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience with the following would be beneficial:
- Experience managing Kajabi or a comparable online learning platform is strongly preferred.
- Event or program planning
- Project management
- Canva or graphic design
- Website content management
- Email marketing
- Membership or customer engagement
- CRM or database systems
- Sponsorship development
- AI and productivity tools
The successful candidate should be organized, comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, able to work independently, comfortable working with a variety of people and organizations, and willing to learn new platforms and systems.
Schedule & Location
This is a full-time, in-person position at Forward Cody's office in Cody, Wyoming.
Standard working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Some Forward Cody programs and events occur outside normal business hours. Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend availability will be required, with scheduling adjusted accordingly.
Travel is not a regular requirement. Occasional regional travel may be necessary, but overnight travel is expected to be rare.
Compensation & Paid Time Off
Base salary is $45,000–$50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
The position is eligible for up to a maximum of $6,000 in additional annual performance compensation:
- Up to $1,000 per quarter ($4,000/year) based on established quarterly goals and performance measures.
- Up to $2,000 annually based on year-end organizational and program results.
Performance measures may include membership growth and retention, event attendance, educational program development and participation, sponsorships, program financial performance, marketing performance, and other established organizational priorities.
Forward Cody does not currently offer health insurance or retirement benefits. The position includes:
- Two weeks of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Performance bonus opportunity of up to $6,000 annually
About Forward Cody
Forward Cody is an economic development organization focused on creating opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and the greater Cody community.
Our work includes entrepreneurship, business retention and expansion, education, membership engagement, community partnerships, and initiatives designed to strengthen Cody's long-term economic future.
We are a small organization with ambitious goals. The Programs & Engagement Coordinator will have the opportunity to help turn ideas into programs and experiences that have a visible impact on our members and community.
Position open until filled.
Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
