Project Coordinator

Job Title: Youth Project Coordinator

Madera Coalition for Community Justice

MCCJ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Founded in 1993, the community-based organization has been advocating on behalf of the low-income, minority and farmworker communities to improve food security, increase safe and affordable housing, fight for educational equity, environmental and juvenile justice, and build community capacity through youth and adult leadership development to ensure responsive governance.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the director and the grant manager, the coordinator will implement the objectives of a project(s) that advances the mission of the Madera Coalition. Duties include implementing a youth leadership development, curriculum development, conducting outreach and education, community relations, meeting facilitation, public speaking, policy advocacy, and other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to publicize and build awareness and recruit participants for project.
• Research, plan, prepare presentations and put on workshops covering subject area.
• Support the organization in its strategy, policy advocacy and relationship development.
• Develop flyers, informational fact sheets and issue/policy briefs.
• Organize and prepare residents for public meeting and events.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling and organizing meetings and events, note taking and maintaining listserv and databases
• Maintain records and prepare grant reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledgeable of youth engagement strategies, project based learning and civic engagement
• Bachelor's degree preferred (combination of college credits and other equivalent experience considered)
• Demonstrated commitment to youth advocacy issues
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-directed, well-organized and responsible
• Good writing skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office ,Google Suite and internet fluency
• Have car, valid driver’s license and insurance

Hours & Other Requirements

• 35-40 hours depending on funding sources
• Able to work in the evening and on weekends as needed

Position open till filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madera, CA 93638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person