Program Coordinator, San Diego

Organization:

The Thriving Initiative

Location:

Hybrid | San Diego, CA

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Hours:

15 hours per week

Compensation:

$20–$22 per hour

Program Coordinator, San Diego
Who We Are
The Thriving Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving survivors on college campuses including San Diego State University, UC Santa Barbara, and San Francisco State University. Our programs are survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in deep respect for community healing.

We are a small but highly committed team. Every staff member is here because they believe in this work. We value innovation, empathy, community, and respect.

Position Overview
The Program Coordinator plays a vital role in the day-to-day program operations and community-facing presence of The Thriving Initiative at San Diego State University (SDSU) and in the broader San Diego community. This role will support the planning and execution of events and workshops, build and nurture campus and community partnerships, and serve as an accessible point of contact for students seeking resources and connection. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, and passionate about improving the lives of survivors. This role reports to our San Diego Program Manager, Lauren McKenzie.

Key Responsibilities
Program & Event Support

Oversee and implement weekly in-person healing and recovery workshops utilizing diverse alternative forms of healing

Attend weekly staff meetings and a weekly one-on-one meeting with the Program Manager

Work collaboratively with program team to ensure smooth program operations

Attend and support both on-campus and off-campus planned events

Oversee logistics for events and workshops, including ordering and bringing physical workshop materials, setting up venues, and coordinating with service providers before, during, and after each event.

Assist with financial management related to events and workshops, including tracking expenditures and processing orders

Assist with additional projects that are assigned

Student Engagement

Directly coordinate all SDSU volunteer engagement activities and oversight.

Hold regular weekly office hours to provide student volunteers with an accessible, welcoming space to connect, ask questions, and plan activities

Plan and coordinate bonding activities for student officers to build community and team cohesion

Empower the volunteer team to create safe, welcoming spaces where survivors feel seen and supported

Program Outreach

Collaborate with on-campus partners in planning and delivering programming and events

Closely collaborate with Communications and Outreach coordinator to co-lead weekly marketing meetings, ensure proper volunteer engagement, and appropriate content creation

Partnership Development

Cultivate and maintain on-campus partnerships with relevant university departments, student organizations, and offices

Lead occasional local funding request opportunities

Foster and strengthen relationships with community partners to expand The Thriving Initiative’s network of support and resources

Qualifications
Required

Commitment to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault

Prior involvement in advocacy, social justice, mental health, or survivor support work

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers, staff, workshop participants, and community partners

Comfort with basic financial tracking and administrative tasks

Knowledge of San Diego State University clubs, organizations, administration, etc.

Reliable transportation to and from events

Must be able to transport workshop materials to and from program sites in a timely manner, including loading and unloading supplies up to 25 pounds, reasonable accommodations can be made.

Preferred

Experience in event planning, program coordination, or nonprofit work

Experience working with or within campus communities

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Trauma-informed training will be provided, but previous mental health experience is a major plus

Working Conditions
This is a part-time, hybrid position with in-person requirements near San Diego State University campus. Some off-campus travel for events and community partnerships may be required. Hours may occasionally vary around events and workshops

Compensation, Work Structure & Benefits

Pay rate:

$20–$22 per hour

Hours:

Approximately 15 hours per week

We are intentional about building a workplace that supports sustainability in mission-driven work. We offer:

Flexible scheduling

Prorated paid federal holidays (rare for part-time roles) and sick leave

A highly collaborative, mission-aligned team environment

Meaningful professional development and growth opportunities

The opportunity to contribute directly to survivor-centered work that creates real change

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Thriving Initiative is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and all state and federal regulations to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to protect employees from discrimination and harassment.

If you need assistance or any reasonable accommodation due to a disability, we encourage you to contact us at apply@thethrivinginitiative.org

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