Program Coordinator - Workforce

Job Description/Posting

Reports to: Manager/Director

Division: Workforce

Program Coordinator

The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s mission has been all about economic empowerment since we opened our doors more than a century ago. We are recognized as a dedicated, person to person organization committed to the economic advancement of African Americans and other under-served communities. We meet and evaluate people where they are and help them set economic advancement goals, equip them with what they need and elevate them to where they want to go to build household income and wealth. We are joined by a robust coalition of committed stakeholders to include corporate, private, civic, community, faith-based, civil rights and individual supporters that are strongly invested in the economic success of urban communities across metropolitan Atlanta and the state.

Our Financial Empowerment and Emergency Relief Center (FEERC) delivers integrated economic mobility services to youth, adults, families, and small businesses. Our focus is on preparing the workforce for the 21st century and the new economy; raising graduation rates among metro Atlanta students and preparing a diverse population of untapped talent with the education, skills and competencies for high demand careers that guarantee a livable wage; homeownership and wealth creation; entrepreneurship, and small business growth. We are leaders and advocates for change in education, civic engagement, economic development, and social justice.

“We Empower Communities and Change Lives.”

We are seeking an experienced program coordinator to join our Workforce Development Division. In this role, the program coordinator will provide program support across the division to improve the overall planning, implementation, and operations of programs.

• Will maintain a centralized data base of all program information (new and existing) and their status to include grants, contracts, MOUs, etc.
• Will develop and maintain a division calendar to track all training, events, reporting, etc.
• Will support the development of program marketing materials as deemed appropriate
• Will develop forms and tools as needed
• Serves as the liaison with the internal team and external partners in the coordination of division programs and activities
• Data management (recordkeeping, files, and reporting)
• Provide some backup to the data specialist
• Order and maintain department resources needed for the program
• Processes monthly invoices; track budget information as deemed appropriate
• Provide support to the Senior Director
• Ensures all work aligns with ULGA’s Core Monitoring Performance Framework
• Ensure all works aligns with the FEERC Integrated Model

Required Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Must have the ability to understand and communicate the mission, vision, and goals of ULGA and the Workforce Division
• Previous experience and knowledge of program coordination
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to plan and successfully coordinate events
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent skills in developing PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent administrative office skills, and competencies
• Ability to develop and administer surveys
• Ability to multitask
• Values diversity and inclusion
• Must be professional and maintain confidentiality of program and participant information
• Project Management a plus
• Resilience
• Emotional Intelligence
• Problem Solving
• Service Orientation
• Self-Management
• Team Player
• Time Management

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Non-profit program coordination (3-5 years)'
• Returing to office May 1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are wearing mask in the office

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location