Program Coordinator

Organization Mission:

The Village of Merici provides an innovative approach to services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on independent living.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all resident programming across all locations, ensuring clear communication, minimal scheduling conflicts, and high-quality experiences for residents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, volunteers, and organizations to support inclusive, engaging, and integrated programming.
• Manage program communication and coordination, including creating and distributing newsletters, maintaining calendars, and tracking participation and outcomes.

• Organize and facilitate regular resident meetings, including CATS/Town Hall meetings, to support communication, shared decision-making, and community guidelines.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate social, educational, and wellness programming across all locations, including group activities, community outings, and organizational events.
• Develop and maintain learning opportunities that promote health, wellness, relationships, life skills, and spiritual development.
• Maintain the master program calendar for all locations, proactively managing conflicts, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Support overall program development initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Be available to support tours for interested parties as needed.

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, service providers, and civic groups throughout Lawrence, Indianapolis, and surrounding areas.
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for residents to participate in the broader community (parks, YMCA, arts organizations, colleges, clubs, volunteer groups, and events).
• Represent the Village of Merici at meetings, events, and collaborative activities as an ambassador of the organization’s mission.
• Develop collaborative programming that reflects Merici’s “community within a community” model.
• Build and maintain relationships with local school systems to support collaboration and outreach initiatives.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers supporting educational, social, and leisure activities, including collaboration with volunteer committees as applicable.
• Coordinate interns and practicum students to support program delivery.
• Lead and support family engagement efforts, including quarterly Family Council meetings across all locations.
• Recruit and manage Merici City Rides Program

• Produce and distribute the Village of Merici newsletter and program updates and oversee additional location-specific newsletters.
• Support the development of social media and creative content that reflects the organization’s culture and community.
• Maintain routine communication with residents, families, and staff through the One Call system, community boards, and weekly updates.
• Track program participation, outcomes, and required data for reporting, planning, and grant support.
• Operate within approved program budgets and track expenses as required.
• Assist leadership with technology oversight as needed, including support of the technology lab.

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and leadership team to ensure programs are effective, efficient, and mission aligned.
• Assist with identifying community resources, funding opportunities, and partnerships.
• Support grant writing, reporting, and fundraising efforts related to programming.
• Demonstrate initiative in advancing the Village of Merici’s vision and long-term goals.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or community-based initiatives
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency with technology, including data collection, tracking, and interpretation
• Demonstrated…