Workforce Projects Coordinator

Mission Neighborhood Centers•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the CPO, the Workforce Projects Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects, from its initial development and planning stages through execution and completion, ensuring it aligns with the organization's mission and goals while managing timelines, and deliverables. The incumbent will provide high-level support for the CPO including document preparation, operational support, calendar management, response to all correspondence and successful coordination of business meetings.

Requirements

AA Degree is required.
A minimum of 2 years of experience providing administrative support/project management, and/or at least 3+ years’ experience in a comparable role as an assistant to a senior executive or as a board liaison, preferably in a non-profit organization.
40 hours a week Monday through Friday.
Must be available periodically on evenings and weekends.
Current CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)
Clearance Child Abuse Index
Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
Ability to be culturally aware when working with others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chrome.
Ability to make solid decisions, problem-solve and simultaneously handle multiple job tasks and priorities.
Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client, vendor, employee records and financial information.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 75% of the time, walk 15% of the time and stand 10% of the time.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects.
The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to speak and listen.
Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Administration.
Bilingual preference (any language)

Responsibilities

Manage operations of MNC Workforce Development Department and Family Resource Center, including managing staff and interns, setting and maintaining project deliverables, pursing grants, monitoring program budgets, and maintaining and expanding partnership relationships.
Completes a broad variety of high-level administrative tasks for the CPO including managing an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence including confidential information; compiling documents for Programs related meetings and special projects, as needed.
Identifying potential project needs, researching feasibility, and developing project concepts aligned with the organization's strategic plan.
Coordinate the crafting compelling grant proposals to secure funding for new projects, including detailed budgets and project timelines.
Defining project scope, setting clear objectives, creating detailed work plans, and assigning tasks to team members.
Create and update job duties for existing or new staff and/or interns needed to fulfill program goals.
Hire, onboard, and train new staff to meet goals and deliverables for existing or new projects.
Coordinate the development and implementation of program activities, project teams, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration.
Place interns from partner agencies into departments and serve as the point of contact between interns, partner agencies, and MNC.
Facilitate referrals and locate trainings for both staff and clients to increase their workforce readiness skills.
Collaborate with program staff to ensure that activities align with program goals and objectives.
Coordinate logistics such as schedules, transportation, equipment, and supplies needed for program activities.
Preparing regular reports, including monthly and quarterly, for funders and internal leadership on project status, impact, and key metrics.
Communicates directly, and on behalf of the CPO, with the management team, staff, partners and others, on matters related to programmatic initiatives.
Provides a bridge for smooth communication between CPO�s office and internal departments, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the Programs� management staff.
Identify and address any issues or challenges faced by staff, interns, and/or program participants, offering appropriate resources and assistance as needed.
Collaborate with management, community partners, and volunteers to enhance program offerings and opportunities for staff and program participants.
Research prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CPO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
Works closely and effectively with the CPO to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CPO updated.
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the CPO�s ability to effectively lead the department.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Performs routine bookkeeping tasks such as reviewing, coding and processing invoices, preparing and processing various accounting documents as well as budget modifications, Payroll Status forms, etc.
Respond effectively to emergencies or incidents that may arise, following established protocols and procedures.
Maintain open and effective communication with program staff.
Creates a database and inputs all contract pertinent information including scopes of work and corresponding budgets and keeps updated. Includes budget adjustments and modifications. Maintains files.
Creates a database to track RPFs and grants pursued with pre-conference dates, proposal due dates and results and coordinates with the grant writer(s). Maintains the department�s records and management activities.
Develop materials such as Power Point presentations, spreadsheets, etc. to assist with communications and maintains departmental files.
Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships.
Participates as an adjunct member of the Programs� management team including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings and taking comprehensive notes.
Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.
Facilitates cross-program communication and assists with timely responses to requests.
Ensures that the Programs� management teams provide timely updates, reports, client stories, etc.
Collects various Program updates for submission to Board of Director packets.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Always represent the Company in a professional manner.
Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
Promotes the health and safety of participants and follows safety and emergency procedures.
Ability to interact positively with team members.
Ability to facilitate positive change.
Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
Ability to partner/help other Program departments as needed.