Position

National nonprofit organization serving the Latino community seeks a Program Coordinatorfor Constituency Services to provide support to the Department of Constituency Services. This includes providing program and logistical support as needed for the Department’s programs, which include the NALEO Annual Conference, the biennial NALEO National Institute for Newly Elected Officials, and regional and national Policy Institutes.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for processing incoming/outgoing materials such as correspondence, memoranda, and other forms of written communication; composing and editing letters and memos,; reviewing correspondence for accuracy and completeness. The Program Coordinator will also work on performing office automation duties using software applications such as electronic mail, desk-top publishing, spreadsheet, and database; maintaining and organizing the file system, making travel arrangements and scheduling; conducting outreach to Latino policymakers, and obtaining and monitoring the use of services, supplies, and/or equipment for the department. This position reports to the Administrative Manager of the department and is a full-time, non-exempt position that pays in the range of $14 to $16 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position requires travel.

Qualifications & Skills

Outstanding organizational and administrative skills, project management, attention to detail, and

effective multi-tasking.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Professional demeanor required with ability to interact with staff, media, elected and appointed officials, corporate/business representatives, and the general public.

Ability to accurately type at least 45 wpm and be computer and technology literate, experience using MSWord, Excel, and other office software programs required.

Ability to thrive in a high energy, structured, and fast-paced team environment.
Must be a high school graduate with 3-5 years of administrative experience; college graduate a plus
If a driver, must have a valid driver’s license with proof of automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to work respectfully with people of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Supportive of the mission and philosophy of the NALEO Educational Fund.

How to apply

Fax/email letter, resume and salary history to Angela Weimer, National Director of Human Resources and Administration, NALEO Educational Fund (213) 747-7664/aweimer@naleo.org. EOE