Description

Job Position: Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Director 

Status: Part-time (up to 26 hours per week)

About Uncommon Threads

Uncommon Threads is a non-profit based in Lawrence, MA. Our mission is to empower low-income women to live their best lives by utilizing personal development coaching and individualized wardrobe styling to build self-esteem and self-worth. Clients are referred to Uncommon Threads by partnering social services organizations in the community. We serve women of all ages (18 ) and circumstances, including domestic violence survivors, disabled, female veterans, homeless, women in recovery, LGBTQ, immigrants, refugees, unemployed/underemployed, and job seekers. Please visit www.uncommonthreads.org for more information. 

Position Description

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee program operations, strengthen and expand programming, provide client support, and act as a liaison to referring agencies. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced setting, organized, flexible, compassionate, responsible, professional, energetic, and a team player. This is a great opportunity to work in a warm and supportive environment of caring individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of women in the Merrimack Valley area. 

DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

· Coordinate daily operations relating to client services, including in-person wardrobe styling sessions, Threads to go (remote styling), winter Bundle Up program, emergency clothing services, and self-esteem focused workshops

· Coordinate seasonal and quarterly client programs and events 

· Schedule client sessions

· Plan and maintain volunteer stylist schedule and fill in as needed 

· Supervise, train and support stylists and Threads to Go volunteers

· Provide English/Spanish interpretation for staff, volunteers, and clients as needed

· Provide assistance to existing referring agencies and actively recruit new community partners

· Develop and execute a bilingual (Spanish/English) communications plan to provide program updates, including newsletters to both clients and partners

· Share resources and information with clients and community partners

· Attend social services networking meetings and events to market Uncommon Threads services and learn about other programs in the area

· Lead the Women’s Empowerment Committee to develop and implement a programming plan for clients 

· Utilize database to capture and enter client data and create reports for grant applications and additional opportunities

· Assist at Uncommon Threads events as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Minimum of an associate degree (human services or similar field of study) or equivalent work experience

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) is required

· Ability to fluently speak and interpret Spanish/English in both written and verbal formats is required 

· Knowledge of fashion principles and trends, and techniques for dressing women in the most flattering way

· Demonstrated experience in public speaking 

· Excellent computer skills including Google Drive, Microsoft Office, as well as basic database knowledge

· Social media expertise is helpful, but not required

· Retail or marketing experience is desirable

· Knowledge of the Greater Lawrence social service network and cultural needs of clientele is highly desirable

· Supervisory experience preferred 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

A set weekday schedule with up to 26 hours/week with occasional evening and Saturday hours. This is a non-benefited position with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.