Programs Coordinator

Job Title: Programs Coordinator
Organization: Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA)
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas 
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Strategic Initiatives

About the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is the only statewide foundation dedicated exclusively to women and girls. For more than 20 years, we have advanced economic and educational opportunities through grant-making, research, and our Girls of Promise® and Women Empowered initiatives. We believe investing in women and girls strengthens families and communities across Arkansas.

Position Overview

The Programs Coordinator is a key member of WFA’s small, passionate team and plays a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities. This position supports the planning, implementation, outreach, and evaluation of WFA’s signature programs, ensuring they meet goals, timelines, and impact standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven by a passion for gender and economic equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Project Management
• Program Implementation & Execution
• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience
  • 1–3 years in a professional or relevant volunteer setting
  • Experience in project management, program implementation, and evaluation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $43,000–$47,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Benefits:
  • Participation in WFA’s group health insurance policy
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Retirement match (up to 5% after six months of employment)
  • 20 PTO & sick days (combined) per year, plus most major holidays
  • One-week winter office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’sDay
  • Summer four-day work week (Off on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • Free parking
  • Free gym onsite
  • Monthly phone stipend
  • Professional development opportunities

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas operating hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The Programs Coordinator will be expected to work a full-time, 40 hour work week.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to our Operations Manager, Whitney Scales, at wscales@womensfoundationarkansas.org.