Program Support Coordinator

Position Title: Program Support Coordinator

Reports To: Managing Director Latino Network Action Fund

Classification: Full-time 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Portland OR

Compensation: $51000 - $58000 per year DOE

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Latino Network Action Fund 501(c)(4) was established with the goal of continuing and progressing the work that our sister organization Latino Network 501(c)(3) does in the community. Latino Network Action Funds (LNAF) mission is to build political power and create systemic equitable change that centers the needs and aspirations of Oregons Latinx community. Our vision includes a Latinx community that is politically empowered and thriving in a society that fosters equity and inclusivity for all.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical Dental Vision and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation Sick Sabbatical)
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Latino Network Action Fund 501(c)(4) seeks a bilingual mission driven and community service mindset individual with bi-cultural proficiency to build and maintain positive relationships with Latino Network Action Funds base organizational partners and c3 staff and participants of programs. The program coordinator will lead on programming within LNAF and with organizational partners. They will also support the managing director with electoral field activities organizational administrative tasks and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads development of organizing school with partner organization.
• Grassroots organizing efforts including storytelling training testimony and advocacy training turn-out for key civic events
• Supports Executive Director and Managing Director in day to day operations and administrative tasks.
• Collaborates with development team to support Latino Network Action Fund fundraising campaign and in grant writing reporting and required program participation.
• Supports communications strategy and planning of LNAFs social media.
• Create and implement a base building field plan to build a database of supporters LNAF can politically activate and mobilize
• Works with Advocacy Organizers and Director of Advocacy on cross organizational (c3/c4) events and community mobilization.
• During active election cycles:
  • Supports endorsement request and processes from candidates
  • Provides bilingual support and training for in-person canvasses and phone/text banking events
  • Cultivates a volunteer base using the ladder of engagement
  • Manages Voter Action Network (VAN) data processes keeping data up to date and pulling data as needed
  • Creates segmented lists for phone/text banks and cut turf for in-person canvassing
  • Leads other campaign activities such as get out the vote (GOTV) digital/virtual and ballot assistance events

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Related unpaid or paid advocacy political and organizing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• English and Spanish Bilingual proficiency required ability to converse with staff and community members.
• Ability to connect and communicate with interpersonally with various groups of people.
• Ability to build trust within relationships and keep information confidential.
• Must be able to travel to the Latino Network offices and other locations across the state as needed.
• Ability to work weekends late evenings and flex work schedule as needed.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Basic understanding of c3/c4/state PAC compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience using EveryAction and Voter Action Network (VAN) and campaign software such as ThruTalk ThuText Spoke.
• Experience working on legislative work issue or political campaigns.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Experience managing electoral field staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk sit and stoop kneel crouch or crawl and this role requires frequent computer use.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a highly engaged work environment with satellite operations and positions performing work both onsite and remotely. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs behaviors orientations identities and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you or anyone you know are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities please submit your application resume and cover letter at: Careers

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.