Program Coordinator

Community Services & Small Business Initiatives

Organization: We Love Buford Highway (WLBH)

Contract Position: Independent Contractor

Location: Chamblee/Doraville, Georgia (Hybrid with regular community-based work)

Estimated Commitment: 20–30 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends for events

This is a community-facing role. Approximately 70% of interactions are conducted in Spanish, making professional bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) essential for success.

Reports To: Executive Director

About We Love Buford Highway

We Love Buford Highway (WLBH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the multicultural identity of Atlanta's Buford Highway corridor while helping immigrant families, small businesses, and neighborhoods thrive. Through food security initiatives, youth arts programming, storytelling, and economic development, we build belonging across cultures.

Position Summary

We Love Buford Highway is seeking a highly organized, bilingual professional to coordinate two of our signature initiatives: Feeding Families and Small Business Programs.

This position requires someone who enjoys working directly with people, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can manage logistics while building trusted relationships with families, volunteers, business owners, and community partners.

Because many of the families and entrepreneurs we serve are Spanish-speaking, professional fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Primary Responsibilities

Feeding Families Program Coordination

  • Coordinate monthly food distributions from planning through implementation

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for participating families

  • Communicate with families by phone, text, and email in both English and Spanish

  • Register new families and maintain participant records

  • Coordinate food purchasing, donations, inventory, and distribution logistics

  • Recruit, schedule, and supervise volunteers

  • Coordinate home deliveries when applicable

  • Maintain accurate program data and monthly reports

  • Connect families to community resources and partner organizations

Small Business Support & Event Management

Coordinate logistics for:

  • Small Business Resource Fairs

  • We Bridge, You Grow workshops

  • Networking events

  • Business education seminars

  • Community listening sessions

  • Entrepreneur resource programs

Responsibilities include:

  • Business outreach and recruitment

  • Event registration management

  • Vendor and partner coordination

  • Venue logistics

  • Catering and supply coordination

  • Translation and interpretation logistics

  • Day-of event management

  • Post-event reporting

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Maintain organized databases and digital files

  • Prepare program reports and impact metrics

  • Track participant attendance

  • Process invoices and receipts

  • Assist with grant reporting

  • Support community outreach and organizational initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written)

  • Experience working with diverse or immigrant communities

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

  • Experience coordinating events or community programs

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Social Media platforms, and Canva

  • Reliable transportation for community meetings, food pickups, and events

  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds during distributions and event setup

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a nonprofit organization

  • Volunteer management experience

  • Familiarity with food assistance programs

  • Experience supporting small businesses or entrepreneurs

  • Knowledge of Buford Highway communities

  • Additional language skills (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bangla, etc.) are a plus

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Warm, approachable, and people-centered

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • A proactive problem solver

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Flexible and dependable

  • Passionate about serving immigrant and multicultural communities

  • Able to remain calm and organized during busy events and food distributions

Compensation

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Contract compensation will be based on experience and the agreed-upon scope of work.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to WLBH’s executive director: Lily@welovebuhi.org, please include “Program Coordinator” in the subject line.

We Love Buford Highway is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.