Program Coordinator, Housing & Financial Empowerment

SUMMARY

UnidosUS seeks a Program Coordinator to support programmatic efforts across the Housing & Financial Empowerment programs department. Tasks will include program administration activities and logistics coordination for programs-related meetings and events.

UnidosUS Housing & Financial Empowerment seeks to transform the economic trajectory of Latinos through homeownership and financial empowerment. We do this by supporting a national network of housing counseling agencies and counselors that connect Latinos to financial supports through direct, virtual, housing and financial counseling services.

The position is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Salary: $46,952-$51,997

Essential Functions

• Support the drafting, signing, payment processing, and archiving of subgrants and contracts.
• Maintain tracker of timelines, deliverables, and payments to subgrantees and contractors.
• Support the UnidosUS’s Phoenix field office by maintaining inventories of supplies and materials.
• Establish and maintain e-filing systems. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records on OneDrive/SharePoint.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an annual schedule of program-related activities.
• Organize and schedule internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate logistics (e.g., venue, catering, materials) for both in-person and virtual events and meetings.
• Draft and edit presentations, correspondence, memos, reports, and emails.
• Support dissemination of Housing & Financial Empowerment programs information, announcements, materials, and tools.
• Support with enrolling new users and uploading program documents to QuickBase, SharePoint, and other databases, as well as helping to address any issues and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School degree.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in the non-profit or community development field.
• Intermediate level expertise in MS 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Zoom.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Latino community.

Skills & Abilities

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values (Excellence, Accountability, Respeto).
• Commitment to U.S. Latino community, Latino nonprofit organizations, and the Latino market.
• Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to address inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of various teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.

Competencies 

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data, Designs workflows and procedures.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform some repetitive motion activities.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus].
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud.

COVID-19 Considerations: 

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT US

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.