Job Details

Job Description:

JOB TITLE

Program Coordinator

PROGRAM

Verbo

REPORTS TO

Verbo Program Director

SALARY

$50,000 -$60,000

LOCATION

Remote with required travel

JOB TYPE

Full Time; Grant-Funded (3-year term with possibility of extension)

WORK SCHEDULE

General Description

The Program Coordinator will support the Verbo Initiative, a three-year, multi-platform project designed to uncover and amplify culturally rooted Hispanic stories of Christian faith-stories that reveal a vibrant, active, authentic, and incarnational faith, inspiring curiosity and engagement.

The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Director to work collaboratively with storytellers, artists, faith and social leaders, and partner organizations. This role connects with six interrelated components: Program Oversight, Short Documentaries, Music, Visual Arts, Digital Media, and a Storytelling Program. This is a virtual role requiring periodic travel for events, recording, and partner engagement.

About You

The ideal candidate is a creative and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about storytelling, the arts, innovation, and community development. This role requires a deep understanding of Hispanic communities, Christian traditions, and community development, along with strong coordination, organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. A successful candidate will also have experience working with faith-based, arts, and community institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field (Arts, Communication, Social Area, Divinity, Ministry, Administration, etc.)
• Experience working in arts and related areas for more than 3 years
• Proven experience in coordination or related roles
• Knowledge of Hispanic cultural storytelling and different Christian Traditions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in technology systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
• Ability to build new relationships and maintain relational networks
• Passion for our company's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years of experience

What You'll Be Doing

Work closely with program team in the following areas:

Program Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinate online and in-person meetings with stakeholders, ensuring seamless logistics and follow-up.
• Coordinate and assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of program events-both virtual and in-person.
• Provide general administrative support to the program team, including managing program management systems, calendars, and others.
• Provide stakeholders with orientation and guidance on program activities, expectations, and schedules.

Content & Materials Development

• Prepare and support the development of program materials, including presentations, handouts, guides, and online resources.
• Support the review and selection of stories or submissions according to established criteria.

Administration & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of program meetings, participation, evaluations, feedback, and outcomes.
• Track and document bills, expenses, and financial transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of contracts.

Communication & Platforms Management

• Manage internal program communication platforms, including SharePoint, email and text communication, newsletters, and others.
• Support the development of program reporting and contribute to building systems that capture key metrics and outcomes.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned that align with the program and the organization's needs.

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

COMPANY CULTURE

Our work is driven by our three core values:

1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
2. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
3. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

BENEFITS

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
• Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
• 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
• 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
• Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
• Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
• Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.

PERKS

• Meaningful employee engagement programs.

OTHER

• Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us

Equal Opportunity Employer