Program Coordinator

Brown University•Searchlight, NV

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will facilitate programming and advocacy initiatives, support the department’s communications efforts, and manage data collection and dissemination. This role involves coordinating and implementing events and programs, including an internship program, managing a portfolio of at least two programs/events engaging students, and providing logistical support for meetings and events. The coordinator will also conduct outreach for partnerships, supervise student assistants, and represent the team at events. Additionally, the role supports communications by assisting the Director, drafting newsletters, managing social media, designing graphic materials, and maintaining website updates. Data management includes overseeing the registration system, tracking attendance, maintaining inventory, monitoring analytics, and assisting with data collection for reporting and accreditation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus 2- 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project management, organizational skills, and event planning experience.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to think critically and creatively.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Computer skills/experience in: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Social Media platforms.
Must be flexible and able to adapt in a changing and emergency-service-centered environment and able to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Understanding and familiarity of issues regarding policing and groups from diverse populations, particularly from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, undocumented, first-generation college, low-income, and international communities.
Experience in outreach, marketing, or grassroots/community organizing.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of higher-education or non-profit setting is highly desirable.
Familiarity with programs like Canva, Adobe, Qualtrics or Mailchimp a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement DPS events and programs, including the MET High School internship program.
Carry a portfolio of managing at least two programs/events that engage with the student population.
Provide logistical support in coordinating meetings, managing the department engagement calendar, as well as logistics for programs (taking meeting minutes, event set-up, food, location, securing guest speakers, emailing and posting flyers around campus, and photography).
Conduct outreach and identify student groups and departments for future partnerships.
Support the development of opportunities for partnerships by engaging community organizations, community leaders, youth, and other stakeholders in Providence.
Supervise student assistants and manage assignments that support department success, such as distribution of printed and electronic materials; other clerical needs; general event support.
Represent the team at events and programs, with a willingness to train and serve as an instructor for courses.
Research different topics of importance, such as policing, community relations, accountability, safety, and resources for survivors of crime.
Attend and participate in on and off-campus working groups.
Assist the Director with communications projects as needed.
Draft the community newsletter, including gathering content and growing audiences.
Manage department social media accounts.
Assist with the design of graphic materials, including event posters, recruitment materials, safety information, maps, and pamphlets.
Maintain website updates.
Support public information and transparency initiatives, including the DPS Community Survey, complaint forms, and other feedback mechanisms.
Create PowerPoints and other tools for presentations.
Manage the registration system and track attendance metrics for department events, programs, and training courses.
Maintain and audit the monthly inventory of department materials, outreach supplies, and promotional items.
Monitor, analyze, and report on social media and website analytics to evaluate the reach and effectiveness of digital communication strategies.
Assist with implementing digital and in-person strategies to collect feedback, recommendations, and input from community members.
Assist with gathering and collecting data for annual reporting and CALEA accreditation.