An operations coordinator handles the day-to-day execution of operational tasks - scheduling, vendor coordination, process tracking, and administrative support that keeps operations running smoothly.
A great Operations Coordinator does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Coordinate schedules, logistics, and vendor communications
02Track operational tasks and ensure timely completion
03Maintain operational records, databases, and documentation
04Support the operations team with project and process execution
05Identify and escalate operational issues before they become problems
How this hire moves your business forward: An operations coordinator handles the execution layer that operations managers and founders should not be spending time on. They are the operational glue that keeps things moving.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Operations Coordinators.
LatAm operations coordinators are organized, reliable, and experienced supporting US-facing business operations. They bring strong communication skills and a task-completion mindset.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Operations Coordinator Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Task and project coordination
Vendor communication
Documentation management
Scheduling and logistics
Process tracking
Common Tools
Asana / Monday.com
Google Workspace
Slack
Notion
Airtable
Soft Skills & Traits
Highly organized
Reliable follow-through
Clear communicator
Proactive
Detail-oriented
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$45,000
$18,000
$27,000 / yr
Mid level
$58,000
$24,000
$34,000 / yr
Senior
$72,000
$30,000
$42,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has a clear personal system for managing multiple tasks and deadlines
Proactively communicates progress without being asked
Flags issues early rather than waiting until they are critical
Documentation is clean and accessible to the whole team
Red Flags
Reactive - only works from a to-do list someone else creates
Inconsistent follow-through on recurring tasks
Poor written documentation
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Operations Coordinator search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Operations Coordinator.
2-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. High business English required (stakeholder-facing).
A LatAm operations coordinator delivers the same organized execution as a US hire at significantly lower cost. This is one of the most consistently high-value LatAm hires for operations-heavy businesses.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
An admin assistant supports people. An operations coordinator supports processes and systems. The coordinator role has more operational scope and less personal executive support.
Yes. Vendor coordination is a core competency for this role.
Ready to Hire a Operations Coordinator Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.