Temporary Program Coordinator

IREX

Job Category: Leadership Practice

Requisition Number: PROGR
003270

March 4, 2026 | Full-Time | On-site | Headquarters | Washington, DC 20005, USA

• Temporary Program Coordinator
• 6 Month Opportunity
• Pay: $25 per hour

Please note:
While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

Opportunity Summary

The Temporary Program Coordinator will support programming in areas such as administration, compliance, participant and partner communication via inboxes, data coordination and management, strategic communications, technology and virtual platform support, events, and logistics management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience, which may include internships, part-time jobs, volunteer work, or a combination thereof, preferably in universities or non-profits
• Availability to support program activities during evenings and weekends as needed, especially during peak periods such as large events and document review cycles.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Your Daily Tasks

In this role, you will help ensure programs run smoothly by supporting a wide range of operational and administrative activities, including:

• Coordinating logistics for virtual and in-person program activities and events
• Managing program inboxes and responding to participant and partner inquiries
• Tracking and maintaining program data using tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Salesforce
• Supporting participant recruitment, application review, and onboarding processes
• Drafting and editing program reports, presentations, newsletters, and other communications
• Assisting with event planning, logistics coordination, and stakeholder outreach
• Supporting procurement, subawards, financial tracking, and expense reconciliation
• Conducting research and providing general program and administrative support as needed

What You Bring

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Office 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Alchemer, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and learning management systems (LMS)
• Experience supporting data management, reporting, or program coordination activities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  Comfort learning and using new technology platforms
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and self-manage projects in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment
• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, editing, and verbal skills, as well as proficiency in cross-cultural and interpersonal interactions

Additional Perks:

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

At IREX, you'll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.

Disability Specifications

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.