Program & Outreach Coordinator

Columbus, OH Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Help Entrepreneurs Build Businesses. Help Communities Thrive.

Elevate Northland is seeking a passionate, organized, and people-focused Program & Outreach Coordinator to support our newly awarded Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) serving Central Ohio. Through the MBAC, Elevate Northland will provide coaching, training, resources, and connections that help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

This is more than an administrative role, it is an opportunity to make a direct impact on entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the economic vitality throughout Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union counties.

What You'll Do

  • Welcome, support, and engage with entrepreneurs as they utilize MBAC services.
  • Manage client intake, scheduling, follow-up, and program records, ensuring information is detailed and accurate in preparation for coaching.
  • Coordinate workshops, trainings, networking events, and business programs.
  • Build relationships with community partners and resource providers.
  • Represent Elevate Northland at community events and outreach activities.
  • Help tell the story of entrepreneur success throughout our region.
  • Provide other program and organizational administrative support.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong organizational and customer service skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experience coordinating programs, events, outreach, or client services.
  • Comfort using Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
  • Passion for supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and diverse communities.
  • Someone who enjoys being on-site to interact with our clients and the community.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Why Join Elevate Northland?

Our mission is to uplift people of diverse backgrounds and create opportunities. Every day, we help entrepreneurs access the tools, guidance, and connections needed to succeed. If you're energized by community impact, economic development, and helping others achieve their goals, we'd love to meet you.

Full-Time | Columbus, Ohio | $47,000-$50,000 annualized salary based on experience, plus benefits.

Apply today and help us elevate entrepreneurship across Central Ohio. Elevate Northland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is considered at-will.

About this role

Summary

Coordinate programs, support entrepreneurs, build community relationships, and organize events.

Job title

Program & Outreach Coordinator

Experience level

none

Industry

nonprofit

Location requirements

Columbus, OH, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$47k–$50k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

organizational skillscustomer servicecommunicationprogram coordinationMicrosoft OfficeCRM systems

Preferred skills

bilingual in English and Spanish

Specializations

program coordinationcommunity outreachevent planningclient servicesbilingual
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City