Implementation Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time. Hours are typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours. 

LOCATION: Hybrid – work is split between remote and in-person at shared offices in Greensboro or High Point, NC. 

REPORTS TO: Chief Implementation Officer 

HIRING RANGE: $59,535 to $66,150. Compensation will be based on experience and education. 

SUPERVISES: None 

BENEFITS: Ready for School, Ready for Life (Ready Ready) is a Family Forward Certified Workplace by North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) and meets the standards outlined by the Family Forward NC initiative by offering policies and practices that support the health and well-being of North Carolina’s children and families. The benefits package includes health, dental, vision, group life insurance, a 4% 401(k) contribution, paid parental leave after 12 months, a generous holiday schedule, paid time off, a remote work stipend, and a flexible work schedule. A computer, monitor, docking station, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and printer will be provided. Ready Ready values professional development and offers opportunities for staff to strengthen and further develop their individual skill set. 

ABOUT READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE 

Ready Ready is committed to building a connected, innovative system of care that ensures every child in Guilford County is set up for lifelong learning and success. As a backbone organization, Ready Ready is not a direct service provider, but instead provides strategic and programmatic support to more than 300 community-based organizations, including educators, healthcare providers and social service agencies, serving our youngest children and their families—from prenatal through age 8. 

Ready Ready was born in 2007 from a community effort focused on reducing poverty in Guilford County. In 2018, The Duke Endowment and Blue Meridian Partners joined this effort to promote economic and social mobility. Together, we are creating a long-term, comprehensive, evidence-based approach for systemic change that builds the capacity of community partners and fundamentally improves the lives of children in Guilford County. We are strengthening the collective system that connects families to the right services at the right time, using data to inform decisions, and measuring outcomes to ensure lasting impact. 

We are excited to expand our team with mission-driven individuals who want to take this work to the next level and contribute to meaningful change for families and young children across Guilford County. 

WHAT WE DO 

Ready Ready works to ensure that all Guilford County children enter school with the skills, supports and opportunities they need to thrive in life. For parents, families and caregivers, we streamline the process for accessing support services so that their children have the foundation to start school strong and developmentally on track.    

Specifically, we support partner organizations and public agencies providing direct service with the following:  

• Expansion and integration of evidence-informed and evidence-based programs.  

• Design and execution of an integrated data system. 

• Design and execution of a family-friendly navigation system. 

• Implementation of capacity building practices among service providers. 

• Rigorous evaluation of implementation and impact.  

Ready Ready enhances this direct service through its collective impact backbone (intermediary) role in guiding vision and strategy, supporting aligned activities, establishing shared measurement practices, building public will, advancing policy, and mobilizing funding. 

Please note that while we are deeply committed to supporting young children and their families, our work does not involve direct interaction with children with the exception of a few roles. Instead, we focus on equipping our partners with the tools and resources they need to make a lasting impact in the community. That includes state agencies, medical home providers, education systems, and community-based organizations. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Implementation Coordinator provides critical operational, logistical, and project coordination support to Ready Ready’s Implementation Team, helping ensure that initiatives move forward smoothly and efficiently. Reporting to the Chief Implementation Officer and receiving day to day guidance from the Implementation Director, this role supports the four key implementation areas—Routes to Ready, Early Learning Strategies, Family and Neighborhood Engagement, and The Basics. 

The coordinator manages logistics, tracks deadlines, documents decisions, and facilitates clear communication across the team and with partners to keep projects on schedule. The Implementation Coordinator will play a key role in organizing and executing partner convenings handling scheduling, agenda design and preparation, materials, note-taking, and post-meeting follow-up to ensure meetings drive meaningful progress toward shared outcomes.  

With strong organizational skills, communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate next steps, this role strengthens the overall effectiveness of the Implementation Team and contributes to Ready Ready’s mission of ensuring every child in Guilford County enters school developmentally on track. 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at operational support and coordination. They thrive in fast-paced environments, helping workstream leads manage daily activities, track progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. This person is adept at scheduling, logistics, communication, and documentation, including meeting preparation, note-taking, and follow-up. They are collaborative, proactive in identifying challenges, and able to maintain accurate systems and trackers that support team efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders are essential. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Operational & Logistical Support 

• Manage scheduling, logistics, and preparation for meetings, convenings, and events related to the four implementation areas. 

• Coordinate partner convenings, including invitations, agenda preparation, materials, documentation of decisions and follow-up communication. 

• Provide logistical support for implementation activities as needed. 

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to workstream leads, helping them stay organized, track progress, and meet key deliverables. 

Communication & Documentation 

• Draft and distribute meeting agendas, take detailed meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items. 

• Support clear and consistent communication across the Implementation Team, internal staff, and external partners. 

• Maintain organized records, shared calendars, and project tracking tools to ensure alignment and efficiency. 

Project Coordination & Team Support 

• Assist the CIO and Implementation Director in monitoring progress toward implementation milestones and deliverables. 

• Support the development, updating, and organization of the Routes to Ready Manual, Family Engagement Manual, and other departmental materials ensuring alignment with implementation activities and school readiness objectives. 

• Support cross-departmental collaboration by coordinating information flow between teams and partners. 

• Collect, compile, and organize data from workstream leads and partners to support reporting for the CIO, CEO, board, and funders 

• Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure Implementation Team activities are well-integrated, data-informed, and on schedule. 

• Help streamline workflows by identifying process improvements that increase team efficiency. 

General 

• Document, synthetize, and analyze job-related data to use for learning and improvement, to track progress, and to report to funders and other stakeholders.  

• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO and/or supervisor.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in building a system of care for Guilford County’s youngest children and their families. Therefore, first and foremost, the Implementation Coordinator must be committed to the mission of Ready for School, Ready for Life. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 

• 2–4 years of professional experience in program coordination, project support, or administrative roles. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to capture detailed and accurate meeting minutes. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, shared drives). 

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and Ready Ready’s mission of improving outcomes for children and families. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience supporting program implementation in education, early childhood, or nonprofit settings. 

• Familiarity with Guilford County or similar community-based networks. 

• Experience with event or convening logistics (scheduling, materials preparation, partner communications). 

Salary : $59,535 - $72,765