Program Coordinator-Porchlight Project

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Porchlight Project Program Coordinator, you will support grant activities in collaboration with the University of Minnesota research team for the Porchlight Project. This project, funded for five years from 2/1/22 to 1/31/2027, aims to provide volunteers with enhanced training in working with clients and families experiencing memory loss to improve client and caregiver outcomes. The Program Coordinator will primarily oversee program management (75%) and also participate in volunteer management, community engagement, and client management activities, interacting with both internal and external stakeholders. The continuation of this position beyond the grant period is contingent upon program performance and fiscal sustainability.

Requirements

Associate's degree in healthcare, social services, or related field; or equivalent experience required.
3+ years of project management or coordination support experience in human/social service, healthcare and/or older adult services required.
Training in computer skills, bookkeeping and accounts receivable, computer spreadsheets and data management, word processing, excellent communication and customer skills is required.
Skills include organizational skills, problem solving and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Proven experience with detail-oriented tasks is required.
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual abilities are preferred.
Knowledge of resources available in program participant’s community preferred.
Experience in program development or research is preferred.
Experience managing team members is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support grant activities in collaboration with the University of Minnesota research team.
Oversee program management (75%).
Participate in volunteer management.
Engage in community engagement activities.
Participate in client management activities.
Work with internal and external parties.