New Orleans Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

Job Title : New Orleans Program Coordinator

Reports to : Director of New Orleans Programming

Job Status : Full-time (40 hours / week)

Classification : Nonexempt / Hourly

Salary Range : $50,000 - $60,000

Application Deadline : Monday, January 5, 2026

Start Date : February 2026

Location : New Orleans, LA

Schedule : Hybrid; 2 days onsite, 3 days remote (Special events may occur outside of regular hours)

About Generation Hope :

Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, weve provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported more than 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide.

Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its formsbackground, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit

www.generationhope.org.

Position Summary :

The Program Coordinator will lead Generation Hopes community engagement and programmatic outreach efforts in New Orleans. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for case management and program coordination for a small group of Scholars to ensure they participate in healthy mentoring relationships and are on track to graduation.

Responsibilities : Recruitment

• Annually reach all Scholar and Sponsor (mentor) recruitment targets established by Generation Hope leadership, guided by Generation Hopes strategic plan.
• Conduct College Readiness sessions on high school campuses to build awareness of Generation Hopes mission and Scholar program among parenting high school students
• Track the submission of all required documentation for incoming program participants : Scholars, Sponsors.
• Execute creative strategies for recruiting specific groups of young parents, such as teen fathers.
• Support the Director of New Orleans Programming in recruiting a diverse group of Sponsors (mentors) that reflects the diversity of the Scholar community, including ensuring that Sponsors are able to provide funding for their Scholars tuition ($1200 or $2400 annually)
• Collaborate with the Director of Programming and Director of Development to develop creative solutions for any scholarship funding gaps

Community Outreach

Case Management

Academic planning

Other

Other duties :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Competencies :

Physical demands :

Work environment : Normal office environment. Some work will take place off-site during the speaking engagement and workshops.

Travel :

Candidates must be able to meet the onsite work schedule by the start date.

Benefits : Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org / careers .

EEO Statement :

Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.