We’re Hiring a Part-Time Program Coordinator!

Location: Kearney, NE (some local travel for events)

Schedule: Part-time, ~20 hrs/week, flexible days/hours (some evenings/weekends for events)

Reports to: Board of Directors

About us: The Arc of Buffalo County advocates for and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in our community.

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator helps plan and run community events, supports fundraising efforts, and provides day-to-day oversight of office staff and operations. This is a flexible, part-time role well suited to someone organized, personable, and comfortable juggling several projects at once.

• Plan and coordinate agency events (logistics, vendors, volunteers, timelines)

• Support fundraising activities: donor communication, event-based fundraising, sponsor outreach, and tracking

• Provide light supervision/oversight of office staff and day-to-day office coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for community members, families, and partner organizations

• Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and basic administrative support

• Represent the organization at community events and partner meetings as needed

• Experience in event planning, fundraising, office coordination, or nonprofit program work

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Comfortable with light supervisory responsibilities

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about intellectual/developmental disability services (preferred)

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Proficiency with basic office/scheduling tools (Google Workspace, email, social media a plus)

Compensation $18-$21/hr, based on experience.”