YWomen Prosper Empowerment Program Coordinator

About YWCA South Hampton Roads 

YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.  

YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.   

About the Position 

Under general supervision of the Director of Impact & Strategic Innovation, the Program Coordinator will support the YWomen Prosper Empowerment Program by managing specific programmatic tasks, providing direct services to participants, and handling reporting and evaluation activities. This role is integral to the success of the program's curriculum, education, outreach, and research and development components .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:  

Curriculum and Education 

• Assist in the development and implementation of educational content and training materials for program participants. 
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other educational activities. 

Outreach and Engagement 

• Conduct outreach to engage potential program participants and community partners. 
• Promote program activities and recruit participants through various channels. 

Research and Development 

• Support research activities to inform the development of program content and services. 
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and suggesting improvements based on research findings. 
• Represent the program at events, meetings, and conferences. 

Participant Services 

• Provide direct assistance to participants, including guidance on business development and access to resources. 
• Address participant inquiries and support their needs throughout their engagement with the program. 

Race and Social Justice 

• Commitment to YWCA SHR mission. 
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diversity. 
• Provide leadership to YWCA SHR's social justice initiatives by understanding how racism, sexism, gender inequity and other oppressions play out in institutions and systems. 

Additional Duties 

• Adhere to all YWCA SHR policies and procedures. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below. 

Minimum Requirements 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, education, or a related field. 
• At least 2 years of experience in program coordination or a similar role, ideally within economic empowerment or community development. 

Other Requirements 

• Must be 18 years of age. 
• Must complete the training programs of YWCA SHR. 
• Must complete a successful background check. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data management and reporting tools. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.  

CORE VALUES 

The Program Coordinator is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values: 

• Compassion 
• Honesty 
• Integrity 
• Ownership 
• Responsibility 
• Empowerment 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality. A typical work week is M-F 9:00am-5:00pm. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.   

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions 
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:   
• Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears. 
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. 
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine.  

COMPENSATION: This position offers a hiring range of $39,000 – $44,000 that is based on experience and a full benefits packet to include health, vision, and dental insurance, 17 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement and other benefits.  We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role – regardless of compensation history.   This is a full-time, exempt position. 

START TIMEFRAME: Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit an online application at ywca- to include a cover letter, and resume.   

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) DISCLOSURE: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS: ADA requires YWCA SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations by contacting Human Resources at - or

 SUBSTANCE USE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY POLICY: It is the policy of YWCA South Hampton Roads to maintain a safe and healthy workplace that is free of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse.  Employees, volunteers, and interns of YWCA South Hampton Roads are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law.    

Salary : $39,000 - $44,000