SBO Program Coordinator - Office of Economic Development

Program Coordinator

This position performs administrative and operational duties to plan, develop, and coordinate business programs and initiatives within the City's Economic Development Department that build capacity and promote utilization of minority and women-owned businesses with the City of Savannah and others. The position supports a variety of programs across different departments, including purchasing and other units that have business functions.

Essential job functions include :

• Coordinating daily operations and logistics for assigned programs, ensuring consistent service delivery and program compliance.
• Developing program goals, work plans, schedules, and evaluation methods in alignment with departmental objectives.
• Maintaining and updating program documentation, records, and project performance data.
• Preparing and presenting reports, promotional materials, and recommendations to staff, leadership, or the public.
• Managing and maintaining stakeholder and participant communication, responding to inquiries, providing guidance, and building relationships.
• Assisting in preparing and monitoring budgets, assists in tracking expenditures, and ensures alignment with financial procedures.
• Planning and facilitating meetings, trainings, and outreach events as needed for program implementation.
• Coordinating with other departments, agencies, or community partners to ensure program success.
• Assisting with developing or updating policies, workflows, or operational procedures to support program needs.
• Supporting grant writing, contract oversight, or compliance tracking as needed, depending on program assignment.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include :

Additional information includes :

Minimum standards include :

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS : Work is performed under the moderate supervision of Department leadership. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES : Guidelines include city procurement procedures, budget procedures, and reporting requirements. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY : The work consists of varied administrative duties. Requires the application of a variety of procedures, policies, and / or precedents, and moderate analytic ability in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. The need to coordinate activities with multiple groups and individuals contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT : The purpose of this position is to coordinate assigned programs. Assisting and supporting others or individually providing data or facilitating services for use by others; minor to moderate consequence.

PERSONAL CONTACTS : Regular contact within the department and other departments, outside agencies, and the general public (supplying or seeking information) on specialized matters. Contacts are typically with co-workers, members of the general public, educators, elected and appointed officials, and members of community organizations.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS : Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work is typically performed in an office setting. Absence of disagreeable conditions.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY : None.