Program Coordinator

Summary of Position:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting Community Initiatives, including the First5 LA Best Start grant program.

Areas include grant and contract administration, managing sub-contractor invoices, communications, network development, reporting, and evaluation. Essential Functions Coordination and reporting of grant-related activity. Monitoring and ensuring TNP meets all milestones related to the scope and deadlines identified in our contracts. Contract management for all grant activities in the First 5 LA/Best Start grant, as well as other initiatives as assigned. Maintains contracts, grant agreements, MOUs with subcontractors, and other files. Utilizes Salesforce database and other file-sharing systems to keep information up-to-date and track progress. Regularly communicates with subcontractors and other partners to address any questions or concerns related to this grant and related agreements. Engage local stakeholders to strengthen existing relationships and build new strategic partnerships. Support needs that may emerge from meetings with community members/organizations related to TNP initiatives. Supports marketing and communication for Community Initiatives, including, but not limited to, social media management, email communication and marketing, and storytelling. Supports coordination of meetings and convenings, including securing resources and logistics as requested for TNP programming. Supports evaluation including but not limited to distribution and collection of evaluation tools, tracking, and reporting. Communicates effectively with funders and other stakeholders using sound judgment and professionalism. Represents TNP at meetings, workshops and conferences in the community as requested. Supports fund development and sustainability. Activities may include grant research, sponsorship requests, etc. Other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Experience in project management and coordination, contract development, grants administration and/or compliance. Strong project management and time management skills; highly organized and detail- oriented. Excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with a commitment to ethical and accountable practices. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with changing community or team needs. Experience working in under-resourced and diverse communities on Policy, Systems and Environment changes or collective impact efforts. Prior experience in convening groups and building collaboration across groups. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with Long Beach, Wilmington and surrounding communities preferred. Willing and able to travel about 10% of the month with some weekend and evening hours required. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Quickbooks and Salesforce preferred. Bilingual in Spanish or Khmer a plus.