Los Angeles, California
Project Coordinator Job Opening in Los Angeles, California - Are you ambitious, organized, energetic, and enthusiastic? Do you love planning events, organizing programs, and embracing challenges?
Our successful nonprofit health center is seeking a Project Coordinator for a wide variety of responsibilities related to fundraising, agency events, public relations & social media, government affairs & advocacy, general administration and other special projects. Our fast-paced, highly professional workplace is an ideal environment to gain new skills, learn more about nonprofit project management, and push yourself to reach new levels of accomplishment!
The Project Coordinator will efficiently and proactively perform a wide variety of functions including but not limited to conducting research and writing reports, planning events, working on grants, participating in marketing and public relations initiatives, interfacing with staff across all departments, etc. This person will have a broad range of duties that contribute to increased awareness of Kheir and revenue generation for the organization. The Project Coordinator must have excellent communication and social skills, as s/he will support Kheir?s efforts to promote new donor acquisition and existing donor & partner retention projects, and will act as a spokesperson for Kheir at select community and donor events. This person must be highly organized, professional, and adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking.
**TO APPLY: Please provide (1) a resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) minimum and ideal salary. All three must be included for consideration. Thank you!
Responsibilities
Prepare long term and short term projects, reports, correspondence, and other materials accurately, following established guidelines and procedures with limited supervision.
Use various data sources to run reports and write summaries of results for internal and external use (grant applications and reports, public relations pieces, etc).
Coordinates special projects and new program development to promote increased awareness of Kheir in the community and among potential and existing donors.
Identifies and establishes new partnerships for referral systems and integrated care programs with other organizations serving patients in Kheir?s service area.
Greet guests, provide tours, organize meetings and fulfill other hospitality duties.
Provide event planning support for agency events, including Kheir?s annual gala and smaller events for donors, Ambassadors, staff, and/or partners.
Writes & develops public relations and marketing materials, including e-Newsletters, press releases, donor & media packets; organizes press conferences and other media events.
Manages Kheir?s social media presence, including daily posts on the organization?s Facebook, Twitter, and other online platforms.
Coordinate Kheir advertising placement, pricing and contracts.
Develop marketing and customer communication collateral, including mass mailings to donors, partners, and community members.
Provide high-level administrative support for Kheir?s capital project(s), including coordinating distribution, meetings, conference calls & webinars, etc.
Address requests related to Kheir?s affordable housing project initiatives, organize documentation for each housing project, and collaborate with partners to ensure compliance for all projects.
Spearhead the organization?s advocacy efforts and government affairs projects, including writing and requesting letters of support, collaborating with local elected officials? offices, staying abreast of pending and passed legislation affecting Kheir?s services, participating in collaborative efforts to promote relevant legislation, etc.
Brief applicable staff on important current events and updates affecting the community?s access to affordable healthcare and human services.
Arrange for pick-up of donated items; acknowledge gifts and donations
Develop effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government and foundation representatives and others to nurture their connection to the organization.
Ensures community?s inquiries and problems are responded to promptly.
Update, record and maintain electronic and hard copy client, donor, and administrative filing system and database.
Provide general administrative and development support.
Other duties assigned
Qualifications
Minimum 2+ years experience in administration, development, public relations/marketing, government affairs, and/or related field
Bachelor?s degree
Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy, including proofreading skills
Ability to interact with multi-ethnic clientele, especially those whose native language is not English
Ability to efficiently prioritize duties, multi-task in a fast-paced environment; to approach all duties with discretion and fortitude
High energy level and ability to work in a team environment
Is committed to producing accurate, organized and high-quality work
Follow up on assignments, show initiative, be self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic
Strong knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow and provide detailed instructions.
Strong sense of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Must have a valid CA Driver?s License, auto insurance, current vehicle registration with clean records & everyday access to a reliable vehicle.
Completion of DOJ background check
Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events.
**TO APPLY: Please provide (1) a resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) minimum and ideal salary. All three must be included for consideration. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
PR/Project Management, Government Affairs, and/or Event Coordination: 1 year
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