POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Program Coordinator
OPEN: Immediately
LOCATION: Washington, DC or Miami, FL
CLOSE: When filled
CONTACT: Loretta Rodriguez
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
SUMMARY
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and
advocacy organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic
Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR
reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy,
providing a Latino perspective in five key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration,
education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacitybuilding assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities
for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization
headquartered in Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It
has state and regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San
Antonio.
The NCLR Workforce Development (WFD) component seeks to ensure that the Latino
community is able to contribute to and share in the nations economic opportunities. WFD does
this by implementing programs that lead to career and economic mobility for youth and adults in
partnership with its community-based Affiliates.
BACKGROUND
NCLR seeks a Program Coordinator who can manage the various tasks, partnerships, and
deliverables associated with different projects in the Workforce Development team. The
position will be located at either the NCLR headquarters in Washington, DC, or the
NCLR Southeast Regional Office, located in Miami, Florida. The Program Coordinator
will specifically be responsible for managing the requirements of different grants,
ensuring compliance and completion of program deliverables, and performing data
management and reporting. The Coordinator will serve as the liaison to NCLR Affiliates.
The position reports to the Associate Director of Workforce Development. The Program
Coordinator will be expected to participate in all WFD team activities and events and
support institutional goals and objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Implementation
Identify and coordinate strategic support to Affiliate partners in program development, data
collection, program evaluation, and program expansion.
Identify areas to strengthen program components and work with Affiliates to develop and
implement targeted solutions.
Ensure that high-quality practices and procedures are developed and maintained.
Help facilitate and coordinate grant-related meetings including logistics planning, agenda
setting, and note-taking.
Serve as a liaison with NCLR Affiliates..
Data Management and Evaluation
Ensure that project activities, outcomes, and deliverables are consistent with those outlined in
funding proposals.
Provide support to all partners in data collection, reporting, and documenting outcomes and
deliverables.
Prepare quarterly and annual reports.
Work with partners to refine the existing data collection system being used by NCLR
Affiliate program sites.
Public Information and Communication
Help prepare and disseminate workforce development materials, such as evaluations, case
studies, best practices, research documents, tools, and white papers.
Participate in relevant workforce development and career pathways conferences and
meetings.
Prepare written internal and external reports, updates, materials, and other necessary
communications.
Provide support in resource development and funding activities, including the preparation of
proposals.
Support program and overall appropriate workforce development advocacy efforts where
appropriate.
Maintain a solid understanding of NCLR and its Affiliate partners, including relevant
program initiatives, operational structure, history, and leadership.
Represent NCLR partnership at various events and related meetings.
Teamwork
Share responsibility for program outcomes and growth.
Support and participate in cross-component NCLR collaborations, especially with staff from
Affiliate Member Services; the Institute for Hispanic Health; and the Office of Research,
Advocacy, and Legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts degree and at least three years of professional workforce development
experience, preferably in project management
Experience working with and managing multiple partnerships and stakeholders at the same
time
Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations or other nonprofits,
community colleges, employers, and other workforce development stakeholders
Deep understanding of the needs of the Latino workforce and a demonstrated history
working with the Latino community
Experience or knowledge of the public employment/workforce development system
Strong project management experience and writing skills
Experience managing data and reporting
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
Strong written and oral communication skills and professional attitude in representing NCLR
and its partners to various audiences
Sense of self-motivation with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internally and
externally
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and follow up
Must be organized and have high attention to detail
Creative, resourceful, and flexible; strong problem-solving skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Internet use required
Promptness, reliable job attendance, and sound judgment essential
Ability to work as part of a team and encourage excellence in performance
Flexibility with schedule, working hours, and assignments, including ability to work
evenings and weekends when necessary
Ability to travel
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
SEND COVER LETTER AND RSUM TO:
Email: hrmail@[Link]
OR
National Council of La Raza
Raul Yzaguirre Building
Attn: Loretta Rodriguez, Human Resources
1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-4845
Fax: (202) 776-1730
No phone calls please!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities,
political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.