Reports to: PHI Associate Director

Program/Department: Public Health Initiatives

Classification: Exempt

Revision Date: January 2023

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing daily oversight of the operations of the program. The Program Coordinator is the main contact with the funding agency and reports to the Associate Director. Primary responsibilities include expansion of the community partnerships for outreach, enhancement of prevention, and education messaging related to the specific grant needs. The position is full-time, contingent upon grant funding. Working hours are flexible, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the target population.

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes a key role in the implementation of the program, including the development of protocols and procedures
• Provides leadership for all project activities, including day-to-day operations of the program.
• Provides oversight of program-specific worksites
• Assists in creating and monitoring internal reporting and evaluation methods to ensure that goals and objectives are met
• Reports progress and required reporting for funders and PRCC senior management, ensuring the fidelity of programmatic goals and objectives
• Establishes program partnerships to disseminate services
• Creates processes to identify and recruit participants and volunteers
• Promote our services and outreach
• Conducting HIV risk reduction group interventions
• Attends the PRCC and program-specific and organizational activities and meetings, including but not limited to the monthly organization-wide General Assembly
• Participates in organizational annual events including but not limited to the Puerto Rican People’s Parade, Fiesta Boricua, Three Kings Day, and Haunted Paseo Boricua
• Performs other functions assigned

This position requires compliance with all of The PRCC’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, all policies and procedures, and Regulatory Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with the target population
• Experience in Program Coordination
• Knowledge about HIV is preferred
• Knowledge about Event Management is preferred

SKILLS:

• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
• Works independently with a strong sense of focus, task-oriented, non-judgmental, open personal qualities, and clear sense of boundaries

LICENSURE:

• N/A

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment.

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

EEO Statement:

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.