Community Programs Coordinator

The Community Programs Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Programs to design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate diversity and inclusion programs conducted primarily for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community coalitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ standard curriculum programs.
• Write and deliver curriculum that aligns with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ approach.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key collaborative partners, particularly through community programs and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain community and professional networks across the state to inform and implement Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ program work.
• Promote and market Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ programs.
• Recruit, train, and maintain a strong and diverse pool of volunteer/contract staff to help deliver Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ programs.
• Document all program planning, policies, procedures, practices, and logistics to ensure quality control and sustainability.
• Write or assist in writing grant and program funding proposals and reports.
• Support organizational outcome tracking and evaluation procedures for programs.
• Assist with logistics as needed to support program implementation.
• Advance relevant priorities as outlined in the VCIC Strategic Plan.
• Perform additional duties designated by the CEO and Vice President of Programs to achieve success of programs and meet mission of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE:

• A strong personal commitment to the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ mission and work.
• Ability to develop and implement programs related to the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
• Experience writing curriculum.
• A familiarity with and understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion, with knowledge of how those issues are particularly navigated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and/or government agencies.
• Adaptability in fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative independently.
• The ability to collaboratively develop curriculum for educational programming.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• An understanding of assessment and measurement tools.
• Computer proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to engage in occasional weekend, evening, and overnight residential programs.
• Must have own car, valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check and no conviction of barrier crimes.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Spanish-language proficiency preferred.
• BA or equivalent in a related field preferred, plus minimum of 3 years’ experience in program administration and work in the fields of education, organizational development, diversity, and/or change management.