Allied Network for Social Assistance and Resources (ANSAR) is a nonprofit organization that has been working with refugees and immigrants in the larger Pittsburgh area for over seven years. ANSAR is looking for a Program Coordinator to join our growing team. This position works closely with the ANSAR refugee placement and social services program.
POSITION SUMMARY
ANSAR seeks a competent Program Coordinator to undertake various administrative and program coordination tasks. Their primary duties include organizing multiple programs and activities to improve ANSAR's efficiency, building long-term goals for ANSAR's projects, evaluating different programs, and developing a mental wellness program and project budget.
QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred degree is a master's in social services or psychology with one or more years of experience or a bachelor's degree in social services, psychology, or business administration with at least three years of experience.
REQUIREMENTS
The Program Coordinator must have:
Excellent organizational skills and an understanding of managing projects with strict deadlines.
Ability to manage projects across programs at ANSAR's main office and its satellite offices.
Teamwork and motivational skills.
Leadership skills include problem-solving, risk management, and multitasking.
Written and verbal communication in the English language. A second language is a plus.
Proficient in office technology, including MS0365 applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support planning and coordination of ANSAR's assigned program/s and its activities
Ensure implementation of policies and practices
Maintain budget and track expenditures and transactions
Work closely with ANSAR's marketing staff to manage communications through media relations, social media
Ability to develop positive working relationships with internal staff and community partners.
Explore partnership opportunities with local and national organizations in support of ANSAR's programs.
Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda
Ensure technology is currently used for all operations (video conferencing, presentation, etc.)
Prepare reports and proposals and maintain excellent paperwork records and filing.
Support growth and program development.
Embed volunteer work in events and projects while monitoring volunteer work progress
Manage staff in assigned programs and projects.
Participate in ANSAR's staff development and training opportunities to maintain accredited representation or licensing status.
Be alert to cross-cultural interference when dealing with clients, and behave culturally sensitively to respond appropriately to their cultural characteristics.
May require travel to welcome families from the airport and to events when needed
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Application:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation or references to younes@ansarpitt.org with "Administrative Officer" in the subject line.
Please visit ANSAR at www.ansarpitt.org to learn more about ANSAR.