The Program Coordinator supports the Program with administrative support and program coordination. The person in this role will work specifically with Spanish-speaking business owners and entrepreneurs. Being bilingual (English-Spanish) is a requirement to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Program Manager in developing and implementing effective programming.
• Assists the Program Manager in evaluating the program and tracking program effectiveness. Including Data entry on a weekly basis.
• Provides administrative support by answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling program-related workshops and events.
• Assists with creating, coordinating, and facilitating presentations and workshops to businesses and other community organizations.
• Maintains relationships with community partners and promotes program services.
• Assists with recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing program volunteers.
• Provides mentorship, resources, and guidance to program participants.
• Conducts outreach in the community, tables at events, and attends community partner events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak both Spanish and English
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively with the Board and staff, volunteers, and program participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent related experience
• Experience assisting or coordinating a non-profit or community-based program

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Working Environment

This position is in an office setting and is mostly sedentary. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Employer paid medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan.

YWCA Racial Justice Statement:

YWCA Southern Arizona works in alignment with our national network towards employing the YWCA USA Racial Justice Continuum Strategy. The initiative employs key strategies to achieve YWCA’s central goal to launch a unifying racial justice framework, that will ensure mission fidelity. Working with consultants, staff, and board members, we are building our capacity, outcomes, and goals.

These goals include moving towards becoming an anti-racist, inclusive organization that implements intentional strategies to remove barriers to access, participation, and success of those who were historically or are currently systematically excluded by or marginalized within the organization. We are also actively seeking to transform organizational policies and practices to foster the involvement and success of those who have been excluded or marginalized.

YWCA is committed to Racial Justice in every aspect of our organization. Racial Justice demands that we learn from the past and proceed intentionally towards intersectional solutions. We commit to review and change policies and procedures as well as co-create a culture of inclusion within our organization, marked by the shared values of Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Growth, & Allyship.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all volunteers, partners, staff, contractors, and Board members. We endeavor to maintain a diverse Board of Directors. We aim to build relationships with a wide spectrum of partner organizations as we work towards A world free from injustice, where all people can thrive.

To apply for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to Women's Business Center Director Isabel Georgelos at igeorgelos@ywcatucson.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person