What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Program Coordinator for Slate Belt Rising position at Community Action Lehigh Valley?
Why We’re Here
The mission of Community Action Lehigh Valley is to improve the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas by building communities in which all people have access to economic opportunity, the ability to pursue that opportunity, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
What You’ll Own
As Part Time Program Coordinator for Slate Belt Rising (Bangor, PA), you’ll keep the program moving smoothly and make sure goals and deliverables land on time—so the Slate Belt community can build more opportunity and voice.
Key responsibilities include coordinating program activities and timelines, tracking progress toward deliverables, partnering with residents and local stakeholders to support civic engagement, and producing clear updates, reports, and communications.
Required skills/qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business Administration, Public Administration, or related community development field)
- 2–3 years of related experience; community/economic development and planning preferred
- Coordinator/management experience preferred; commitment to an empowerment model of service
- Strong organization, detail focus, and excellent written/oral communication
- Flexible, adaptable, creative problem-solver; proficient with Microsoft Office and computers
If you’re ready to help Slate Belt Rising hit its goals with energy and care, apply today.
A Day in Bangor
You’ll start by checking your calendar (it may shift week to week), then touch base with partners and community members to keep conversations warm and plans on track. Midday might include drafting a crisp update, reviewing notes and metrics, and lining up next steps so nothing gets lost in the shuffle. Later, you’ll switch gears between focused computer work and being out in the community—ending the day with a tidy to-do list and the satisfying feeling that Slate Belt Rising is moving forward.
The Good Stuff
Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (Community Action covers the majority of employee health care costs)
- Free telemedicine access (board-certified doctors and mental health professionals)
- No-cost concierge services to help navigate the healthcare system
- Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability options
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching annual agency contribution up to 7%
- Generous paid leave: 15 vacation days (more after 2- and 5-year anniversaries), 2 personal days, 9 sick days
- 10 observed holidays, including a floating cultural holiday of your choice