JOB LISTING — Program Manager for Civic Engagement

Posted by Sandra Fernandez on July 12, 2010 under Jobs, Internships & Scholarships | Be the First to Comment

The Organization
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund was established in 1981 to promote the participation of Latinos in the nation’s civic life. The NALEO Educational Fund carries out this mission by developing and implementing programs that promote the integration of Latino immigrants into American society, providing assistance and training to the nation’s Latino elected and appointed officials, and conducting research on issues important to the Latino population.

The NALEO Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a 15 member Board of Directors and a 25 member Board of Advisors. Both Boards are composed of Members of Congress, state and local elected officials, and corporate leaders from across the country. The NALEO Educational Fund maintains offices in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, and New York City.  It employs approximately 43 full-time staff and has an annual budget of approximately $6 million.

The Position
The Program Manager will coordinate and execute a wide array of activities central to the programmatic goals of the Civic Engagement Program in the Texas Office. In particular, the Program Manager will help to oversee components of the NALEO Educational Fund’s voter engagement and citizenship efforts in the Southwest, including as they pertain to the ya es hora campaign. Specific duties will include engaging and providing technical assistance to local community partners, as well as organizing and leading meetings with partners; preparing timelines and work-plans for project implementation; and general project management. The Program Manager is also expected to prepare regular reports and updates for public distribution; and conduct trainings, interviews and workshops.

The position also includes basic office administrative duties, including but not limited to processing outgoing/incoming written communication; composing and editing letters, memoranda, mailings and reports. Applicants must have experience using computers, the internet, and Microsoft Office (including Excel). This position reports directly to the Texas Director of Civic Engagement. This is a full time/temporary non-exempt position until December 24, 2010 at $15.28 to $18.51 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of community outreach and/or program management experience.

• Bachelor’s degree not required but strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment involving flexible hours, including weekends as needed.
• Good organizational and management skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks, organize and prioritize workload.
• Fluency in Spanish required (written and spoken).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills, including the ability to interact with staff, media, elected and appointed officials, corporate/business representatives, community members, and especially the general public/community.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare written materials, ranging from press releases to program reports.
• Self motivated, with ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• If a driver, must have a valid driver’s license with proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Supportive of the mission and philosophy of the NALEO Educational Fund.

PLEASE SEND SALARY HISTORY AND RESUME TO:
Claudia Ortega Hogue, Texas Director of Civic Engagement
NALEO Educational Fund 1314 Texas Avenue, Suite 410 Houston, TX 77002
Tel: (713) 228-6400 Fax: (713) 228-0606 E-Mail: chogue@naleo.org

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