Program Coordinator

Title: Program Coordinator, NH Program

Location: Concord NH United States

Requisition Number: PROGR001669

Full-Time

Hybrid

Job Description:

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker faith-based global organization that promotes lasting peace with justice as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of diverse backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: NH Program Director

DOTTED LINE SUPERVISOR (IF APPLICABLE): Northeast Regional Director

REGION/UNIT: US/Northeast

The Program Coordinator implements key areas of program work to support movement-building for racial, and immigrant justice, with special attention to community organizing, popular education and training, and communications. The Program Coordinator also provides administrative and operational support for the AFSC-NH office.

The New Hampshire Program collaborates with individuals, partner groups and coalitions to promote racial and immigrant justice in accordance with the current program plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support and provide leadership for coalitions and campaigns of current and new initiatives that further the mission of the NH Program.
• Support the Grassroots Organizer (Program Associate) to grow young adult led civic engagement and organizing efforts, particularly among Black, African immigrant, and young adults of color in Concord and Manchester.
• Keep up-to-date on local, national and international events and maintain a working expertise on AFSC priority issues.
• Involve grassroots activists, including young adults, in popular education training, mentoring, leadership development and other kinds of support as appropriate.
• Support the publication of the weekly State House Watch newsletter, develop informational and educational resources on NH Program issues and serve as a resource for activists, grassroots groups, journalists and the general public.
• Support fundraising for the NH Program in collaboration with the AFSC Development Department, through grant writing, grant reporting, foundation relations, appeal letters, benefit events and other activities.
• Regularly update and maintain the AFSC NH social media accounts with resources, events and stories.
• Observe Quaker values, principles and process, and maintain relationships with Quaker Meetings in New Hampshire.
• Work with the AFSC Support Committee and Regional Office to prepare and submit yearly program plans and annual reports.
• Attend AFSC Support Committee meetings, regional staff meetings, AFSC network, hub meetings, and all-AFSC staff meetings (via Skype/Zoom and in person).
• For assessment of performance, the Program Coordinator, New Hampshire Program is accountable to the Program Director as well as to the Associate Regional Director and Regional Director of Programs.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

N/A

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in demonstrated experience with grassroots engagement, community organizing, coalition-building, campaign-building direct action, non-violent civil disobedience, and sustained activism for racial and immigrant justice required.
• Demonstrated experience with policy analysis and advocacy, with particular attention to intersectionality and root causes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and communities.
• Critical thinking skills; a collaborative, strategic, and creative thinker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Social media fluency.
• Lived experience of issues related to racial and immigrant justice are a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Exempt. Salary Family: Program Job Code Program Coordinator 1. Minimum Starting Salary $58,000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, Paid Time Off, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holiday's.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AFSC's Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position is an at-will employment, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. In addition position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.