Program Coordinator, Housing & Financial Empowerment

ABOUT US

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

SUMMARY

UnidosUS seeks a Program Coordinator to support programmatic efforts across the Housing & Financial Empowerment programs component. Tasks will include program administration activities and logistics coordination for program-related meetings and events (in person and virtual).

UnidosUS Housing & Financial Empowerment (HFE) aims to build the wealth of Latino and other low- and moderate-income families through homeownership, improved housing stability, and financial security. We partner with UnidosUS Affiliates, other community-based organizations, government agencies, corporations, and private foundations to create high-quality programs that support Latinos in their wealth building journey and achieve economic prosperity.

The position is hybrid and will be based in Washington, DC.

Salary: $63,000-$66,300

Essential Functions:

• Support the drafting, signing, payment processing, and archiving of grant-related documents such as contracts, amendments, and data-sharing agreements by communicating directly with subgrantees and relevant UnidosUS stakeholders.
• Maintain tracker of timelines, deliverables, and payments to subgrantees and contractors.
• Manage and submit monthly expense reports.
• Conduct desk research to inform programmatic efforts, planning, or reporting.
• Coordinate logistics for both in-person and virtual grant related events and meetings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an annual schedule of program-related activities.
• Support subgrantees in program development, data collection, and evaluation.
• Provide technical support to subgrantees regarding the use of Quickbase, SharePoint, Blackboard, and other databases, including enrolling new users and troubleshooting immediate concerns and challenges.
• Process mailings of materials and organizing documents for audits and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with other HFE team members as needed.
• Support signature HFE team events, such as trainings, grantee convenings, site visits, etc.
• Support dissemination of HFE programs information, announcements, materials, and tools.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associates degree.
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate level expertise in Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Zoom.
• Experience in reviewing, verifying, and processing invoices or payment requests.
• Proven experience in providing technical support related to grant invoice process.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

Desired Qualifications

• Spanish fluency (oral and written) skills.
• Familiarity with Monday.com, Asana, or similar project management tools.
• Experience working with federal grants, subgrants, or nonprofit funding streams.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance standards, including invoicing requirements and reporting guidelines.
• Familiarity with QuickBase, Salesforce, Blackboard, or similar CRM systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values Excellence, Accountability, Respeto.
• Commitment to U.S. Latino community, Latino non-profit organizations, and the Latino market.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Acute attention to detail.

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Perform some repetitive motion activities
• Sit for long periods of time
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus]
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud
• Travel in the U.S. and onsite presence for media events and activities
• Occasional evening/weekend events, with advance notice

COVID-19 Considerations:

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.