Overview:

Community Empowerment is a Chicago-based non-profit, working to provide medical and surgical care to communities without access in the Dominican Republic. Each year, we organize 20-25 teams of medical professionals and trainees to travel to various communities in the Dominican Republic to provide high-quality care to residents.

We are seeking a highly organized individual to join our team as a half-time Program Coordinator. This person will provide administrative support to the work we do, playing a crucial role in the smooth operation of Community Empowerment. This is a part time position with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely.

Duties:

- Support all administrative and operational functions for the organization

- Support the Board of Directors and committees, including preparing written reports and analyses as requested

- Work with the Treasurer to build and administer the annual budget for Board approval

- Work with the Board to to support the goals as outlined in the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

- Assist with the organization of the annual fundraiser and other revenue-generating events, including engaging volunteer teams, contracting with vendors, recruiting speakers, working with branding professions, and ensuring operational and technical support for all events.

- Assist with basic bookkeeping using QuickBooks

- Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Provide support to Board Members as needed

- Travel to the Dominican Republic once or twice each year for 5-7 days

Requirements:

- Applicants must reside in Chicago in the Chicago area or relocate

- Bachelor's degree

- Excellence in organizational support, with the ability to manage a large quantity of information and tasks

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook Calendar

- Familiarity with basic bookkeeping principles using QuickBooks

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation

- Action-oriented and adaptable

- Self-directed and able to work independently

- Able to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

- Current passport

- Spanish language skills a plus

We offer flexibility and competitive compensation based on experience. This is a part time position, which will average 20 hours per week, but will fluctuate during busier and slower seasons . The busiest months of the year will be June through October.

If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a passion for supporting an innovative and fast-paced non-profit, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24,000.00 - $26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote