Essential Functions:
Program Development and Implementation
Coordinate logistics for both in-person and virtual grant related events and meetings.
Assist in developing and maintaining an annual schedule of program-related activities.
Support the drafting and collection process for grant-related documents including contracts, amendments, and data-sharing agreements by communicating directly with grantees and relevant UnidosUS stakeholders.
Support grantees in program development, curriculum implementation, data collection, and evaluation. Support with enrolling new users and uploading program documents to Quickbase, SharePoint, and other databases.
Contribute to the design, refinement, and implementation of program curricula in collaboration with internal teams.
Collaborate with other members of the UnidosUS Education team in providing guidance and technical assistance to program sites to strengthen program models, delivery, and outcomes.
Liaise with departments across the organization including the Policy and Advocacy teams to ensure alignment.
Conduct desk research to inform programmatic efforts, planning, or curriculum development.
Support program trainings and informational webinars for grantees and partners.
Support UnidosUS staff, program Affiliates, partners, and evaluators with program evaluation efforts.
External Relations
Support dissemination of family engagement program information, announcements, materials, and tools.
Support and travel to signature Education team events, such as the biennial Education Summit, subgrantee convenings, and the UnidosUS Annual Conference.
Provide support in resource development and funding activities, including contributing to the preparation of funder proposals and reports.
Support as a liaison with grantees, community‑based organizations, and external partners to strengthen program visibility and impact.
Represent the Education team, as appropriate and under supervision, in select external meetings, webinars, and partner convenings to share program updates and gather insights.
Prepare written internal and external reports, updates, materials, and other necessary communications.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent relevant combination of education, training, and experience.
One (1) to three (3) year of relevant experience, preferably in the nonprofit, family engagement, or community development field.
Experience with curriculum and program development.
Intermediate level expertise in Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Zoom.
Experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Flexibility for occasional travel estimated at 10%.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, special education, or a related field.
- Experience working in a community-based organization or national nonprofit intermediary.
- Experience with QuickBase, Concur, or other database systems.
- Familiarity with the U.S. Latino community and Latino nonprofit organizations.
- Fluency in Spanish. (verbal and written)
- Skills and Abilities
- Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values: Excellence, Respeto, Accountability.
- Commitment to supporting and advancing the needs of the U.S. Latino community, Latino non-profit organizations, and the Latino market.
- Strong organizational skills with a high-level of attention to detail and ability to support multiple staff and projects.
- Self-starter, able to work independently, team player and creative thinker.
- Skilled at managing competing priorities and adapting to shifting deadlines or project needs.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in working effectively with diverse communities.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong public speaking and training skills.
- Sense of humor and ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Competencies
- Teamwork--
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Quality--
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Planning/Organizing--
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Dependability--
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative--
- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Problem Solving
- --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
