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Job DescriptionJob Title: Project Coordinator, Full time, Non-ExemptSupervisor: Senior Director of Program DevelopmentPay Rate: Hiring Range $24 - $26 per hour, dependent on experience. Full position range $24 - $29 per hour, to account for potential internal annual growth with the organization.Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week, with ability for overtimeDuration: 12 month contract position (10/22/2025 - 10/22/26), with potential opportunity to extendAnticipated Start Date: October 22nd, 2025Location: Must be located in Southern California.Primarily hybrid position, mostly remote work with required in person event preparation and support with varying schedules. Typically once per week in the office. Office located at: 1050 Lakes Drive, West Covina, CAEvents vary in location.Sooh-Shinl Sister Project (SSSP) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Indigenous community members, People/Women of Color, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender, and Two Spirit people, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Sooh-Shinl Sister Project believes in the power of a shared table. We are committed to building a culturally inclusive team as we center belonging, collective growth, and equity.Position SummaryThe Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting logistical planning of community events, activities and trainings dedicated to the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Indigenous community members throughout Los Angeles County. Strong attention to detail, an organized approach and effective communication skills are instrumental to this role. The Project Coordinator contributes to many essential areas for successful community programs through event planning and implementation and social media marketing and engagement. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Project Implementation and Program Management (45%)Assist with logistical planning and delivering intentional community programsAssist with community event agendas from pre-event run-throughs, to set up, implementation, post-event cleaning, and debrief meetingsAssist with in-office event preparation days including: printing name tags, signage, registration information, assembling tote bags, etc.Support planning of culturally inclusive events, presentations, and hands-on cultural arts activities for community members and alliesImplement organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures Provide timely communications on deliveries, changes to orders, venues, and equipment/service needs; provide input to resolve capacity and service needsSupport with programmatic purchases and distribution of materials, including mailing packages and outreach materialsEnsure programming material in the organizations storage unit is maintained and effectively organized and labeledCommunity Engagement and Outreach (20%)Provide services from a community-centered, strengths-based, and relational approachAssist in meetings, tabling opportunities and events with community partners and maintain strong relationships with local Indigenous community and programsSupport with submission and pick up of organizational marketing materialsSocial Media and Marketing (10%)Maintains collaborative oversight of social media accounts monitoring all social media contentAssists in the creation of engaging content for newsletters and social media platforms (via tools such as Canva)Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and commentsAdministrative Support & Team Communication (25%)Perform administrative functions such as contributing to reports and ensuring accurate storage of finished projects and reportsIdentify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for changeRespond to all emails, phone calls, and other correspondences within 2 business daysCommunicate relevant project information, resolve issues in a timely manner, provide updates to team and Board members as neededAttend and engage in required trainings,meetings and team gatherings scheduled by supervisor(s)Other duties as assignedQualificationsExperience serving individuals within the AI/AN and Indigenous community and/or other marginalized communities (Two Spirit, LGBTQIA+, varying abilities, BIPOC, etc).Knowledge and awareness of Los Angeles County and familiarity of local community resources that support AI/AN and Indigenous community members. Bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience requiredFamiliarity with project coordination and administrative operations activities such as budget and accounting processes, reporting and risk management planning Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and attention to detailStrong skills in short and long term planning, analysis and problem solvingAbility to work on a team, independently, in the office, or at home office/spaceDemonstrate effective interpersonal skills including verbal/written communication, active listening and critical thinking to effectively represent the organizationTechnological skills: Knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office, social media platforms and other systemsAbility to use discretion and maintain confidentialityProficiency in creating content (posts, reels, etc.) for a variety of social media platformsExperience conducting programs and community needs assessment and evaluationsOther characteristics such as: positive attitude, flexibility to adapt or shift as needed and willingness to learn in communityCompensation & Benefits This is a full-time, non-exempt position of 40 hours per week in a 12 month contract - with potential to renew. The starting hourly hiring range is $24 - $26, commensurate with experience. Position hourly range of $24 - $29 to account for growth within the organization. We offer paid vacation and sick time. Seventeen paid holidays (in 2025). Benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, 85% of benefits paid by the organization for employees and 40% paid by the organization for dependents. 100% of life insurance paid by the organization. Monthly phone and internet stipend of $50. Potential annual merit and cost of living adjustment (COLA) salary increases. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Approx. $800/year for individual opportunities based on availability. This position is based in California with occasional travel in state and nationally. The organization is based in Los Angeles, staff work a hybrid schedule with more remote days. Supportive team and work environment. Flexible work schedule.Working conditionsEmployees will generally work remotely. Employees may also work inside our community workspace setting. Employees will occasionally work outdoors, evenings, weekends, or shift work (ex. quarterly split shift working community programs as needed).Physical requirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear.There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, viewing a computer screen, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distanced viewing, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with community members, collaborative partners, and staff.Direct reportsThis position has no direct reports but may assist with coordination of interns, volunteers, or temporary staff as needed.NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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Sooh-Shinl Sister Project
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