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POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Information Technology Coordinator at YMCA of Paterson intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined and also manages, evaluates and maintains information system technologies. The IT Coordinator also works to advance and leverage the YMCA of Paterson's cause and brand

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming:

we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine:

we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful:

we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing:

we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined:

above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manages and oversees all aspects of information systems. Develops and manages system security, including back up processes. 2. Evaluates issues pertaining to information systems for strategic planning and innovation. Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before acting. 3. Researches and identifies new technology trends that relate to the YMCA's needs and makes recommendations. 4. Develops and monitors budgets related to information technology. Monitors the costs involved in maintaining and improving information systems, including equipment and software. Evaluates and recommends technology purchases based on the YMCA's needs. 5. Oversees vendor contracts. 6. Provides monthly reports to supervisor, Vice President, and CEO as to the status of all IT projects and work responsibilities. 7. Ensures proper operating procedures are in place in regard to technology and provides training as assigned. 8. Ensures training and support is provided to users. 9. Applies for grants related to information technology (i.e. - computer grants, donations to sponsor IT programs for youth, etc...) 10. Manages and troubleshoots Jupiter System 11. Manages and complete daily help desk inquires 12. Participates in meetings, groups, coalition, etc. that leverages and expands the YMCA of Paterson's 13. cause, purpose and brand. 14. Performs other related duties as assigned by VP and CEO, 15. Participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, Healthy Kids Day and Annual Campaign, holiday events, etc.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Innovation
• YMCA Team Leader certification must be acquired in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology or related field, or equivalent.
• Previous professional and/or management level IT experience; understanding of technology needs and systems of YMCA.
• Ability to research and implement new technologies and solutions.
• Skills in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to train and instruct users.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay:

From $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location:

In person