Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Salary

$67,930.88 - $101,896.33 Annually

Location

Valley Metro Administrative Offices: 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

PR04540-1

Division

Communications and Strategic Initiatives

Department

Office of CSI

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Coordinate and support the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of assigned programs, projects, initiatives, events, and services within the Communications and Strategic Initiatives Division. The position coordinates with internal departments, external partners, community organizations, contractors, businesses, customers, and the public to support program goals and agency initiatives.

The full salary range for the position is ($67,930.88 - $101,896.33), with an anticipated starting salary at the entry ($67,930.88). It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations.

NOTE: This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon receipt of grant funds.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business or public administration, transportation, community development, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in:

• Program and project coordination, communications, marketing, community relations, public outreach, transportation programs, contract administration, grant administration
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

Commute Solutions:

• Coordinate programs and activities that promote alternative transportation, ridesharing, vanpooling, transit use, and other transportation demand management strategies
• Assist employers and Transportation Coordinators with Travel Reduction Program requirements, applicable statutes and ordinances, annual surveys, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities; provide technical assistance, training, presentations, and outreach
• Coordinate employer and commuter education, events, promotional activities, and related contract requirements; monitor participation, performance measures, service needs, grant requirements, expenditures, and program reports
• Coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing administration of assigned programs, projects, initiatives, events, and services
• Serve as a liaison and primary point of contact for internal departments, external partners, contractors, community organizations, businesses, customers, and the public; respond to inquiries, concerns, and requests for information
• Develop, coordinate, and support outreach, public engagement, marketing, communications, training, presentations, meetings, workshops, and special events
• Prepare, update, and maintain program materials, reports, presentations, correspondence, schedules, databases, records, promotional materials, and other related documentation
• Monitor program activities, timelines, deliverables, budgets, contracts, grants, participation, performance measures, and compliance with applicable requirements
• Collect, research, analyze, and summarize program information; prepare recommendations and identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, procedures, services, and stakeholder engagement
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with routine use of computers and office equipment. The position is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods, with occasional travel and work at meetings, community events, outreach activities, or other locations. The position may require occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Essential functions may include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, handling, manual dexterity, visual concentration, hearing, speaking, communicating, and operating computers and office equipment. Work may involve detailed or time-sensitive assignments, multitasking, changing priorities, public interaction, occasional irregular schedules or overtime, and collaboration with others. The position requires the ability to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Health Care Benefits

Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.

• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)

Holiday Pay

• Paid Holidays

Optional/Additional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card

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Tell us if you (or have you) ever used alternative modes of commuting?

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How many years of experience in Transportation Demand Management (TDM) do you possess?

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Tell us about a special event that you coordinated the planning, execution, and wrap-up.

Required Question

Employer Valley Metro

Address 101 N 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Phoenix, Arizona, 85003

Phone 602.262.7433

Website http://www.valleymetro.org