Project Coordinator

So'oh-Shinali Sister Project•Los Angeles, CA

64d•$24 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

So’oh-Shinálí Sister Project (SSSP) is an Indigenous-women led nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Native American and Indigenous community of Los Angeles County through intentional, intergenerational, and inclusive services. SSSP was created by three Native American women driven to create culturally-rooted, community-driven wellness and education opportunities. SSSP promotes Indigenous education and wellness to empower Indigenous community members in the urban setting through core values, intergenerational relationship building, and inclusive community-based programming rooted in cultural practices. SSSP is rooted in Indigenous core values, practices, and beliefs passed on to us by the matriarchs in our family, our grandmothers. Our 4 core values include relationships, respect, reciprocity, and responsibility. The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating logistical planning of community events, activities and training dedicated to the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Indigenous community members throughout Los Angeles County. Strong attention to detail, an organized approach and effective communication skills are instrumental to this role. The Project Coordinator contributes to many essential areas for successful community programs through event planning and implementation and social media marketing and engagement.

Requirements

Experience serving individuals within the AI/AN and Indigenous community and/or other marginalized communities (Two Spirit, LGBTQIA+, varying abilities, BIPOC, etc).
Knowledge and awareness of Los Angeles County and familiarity of local community resources that support AI/AN and Indigenous community members.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience required
Familiarity with project coordination and administrative operations activities such as budget and accounting processes, reporting and risk management planning
Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong skills in short and long term planning, analysis and problem solving
Ability to work on a team, independently, in the office, or at home office/space
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including verbal/written communication, active listening and critical thinking to effectively represent the organization
Technological skills: Knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office, social media platforms and other systems
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Experience conducting programs and community needs assessment and evaluations
Positive attitude, flexibility to adapt or shift as needed and willingness to learn in community

Responsibilities

Coordinates logistical planning and delivery of intentional community programs
Coordinates community event agendas from pre-event run-throughs, to set up, implementation, post-event cleaning, and debrief meetings
Creates event materials such as worksheets, presentations, and handouts as needed.
Coordinates in-office event preparation days including: printing name tags, signage, registration information, assembling tote bags, etc.
Supports planning of culturally inclusive facilitations, presentations, and hands-on cultural arts activities for community members and allies
Implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
Supports with programmatic purchases and distribution of materials, including mailing packages and outreach materials
Ensures programming material in the organization’s storage unit is maintained and effectively organized and labeled
Provides services from a community-centered, strengths-based, and relational approach
Assist in meetings, tabling opportunities and events with community partners and maintain strong relationships with local Indigenous community and programs
Supports with submission, pick up, and occasional distribution of organization and programs marketing materials
Assists in the creation of engaging content for newsletters. (via tools such as Canva)
Perform administrative functions such as contributing to reports and contractor/ vendor agreements, purchasing materials, and ensuring accurate storage of finished projects and reports.
Complete supervisor-approved purchases, submit all required documentation within the specified deadlines. Track expenses on designated budgets.
Provides timely communications on deliveries, changes to orders, venues, and equipment/service needs; provide input to resolve capacity and service needs
Coordinates the inventory, tracking, and storage or program equipment and materials.
Ensure accurate digital storage of finished projects and reports
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
Periodically assist with community programs and outreach gatherings, maintain strong relations with local partners
Maintain protection of sensitive data and uphold data/cyber security protocols
Respond to all emails, phone calls, and other correspondences in a timely manner
Communicate relevant project information, resolve issues in a timely manner, provide updates to team and Board of Directors as needed
Attend, contribute to, and occasionally lead and facilitate team meetings
Attend and engage in required trainings, meetings and team gatherings; report to Board of Directors as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor, department lead, or Executive Director

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time
Seventeen paid holidays (in 2026) including intentional organization wide time off for Summer and Winter Solstice
Medical, dental, vision
90% of benefits paid by the organization for employees
42-80% of benefits paid by the organization for dependents
Kind Body - Gynecology, fertility, and family-building care
Health Advocate - Experts that make healthcare easier to navigate
TalkSpace - Online mental health therapy
One Medical - On-demand primary care
TelaDoc Health - Virtual health
100% of Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance paid by the organization
401k plan - employee enrolled at the start of employment with 3% employer contribution and optional employee contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement of $50
Annual performance review with assessment for potential annual merit increase
Annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) salary increases based on budget
Opportunities for professional development and growth. Approx. $1,000/year for individual opportunities based on availability
Supportive team and work environment
Flexible work schedule