Coordinator Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness/CoC

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High ability to project manage.
• Requires vision and the ability to see the interconnectivity of opportunities and responsibilities.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Moderate to high level of analytical skills.
• High degree of authority and responsibility.
• Independent Judgment and Consequence of Errors:
• High level of independent thinking and judgment.
• High level of decision making.
• High level of communication skills.
• An error in judgment could result in having a serious impact on the financial resources, public trust or employee relations or the organization.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in strategic planning and performance measurement design; program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contact administration; or equivalent combination of training or experience
• Knowledge of and connections with the social service and not for profit sector.

Skills Required

• Demonstrated skill and experience in coordinating multiple projects effectively within deadlines
• Demonstrated written and group facilitation skills
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports
• Capacity to multi-task and high level attention to detail
• Self-directed with ability to integrate tasks into the whole
• Technical skills with MS Access, MS Excel and SQL.
• Experience with strategic planning and performance measurement, and/or systems planning/coordination Grant writing
•  Advanced understanding of issues facing people in poverty and crises, with a commitment to assist individuals and families achieve stability, health, wholeness, and independence

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• High level of stress may be caused from tight deadlines.
• Moderate level of physical activity.
• Moderate level of mental and/or visual fatigue and/or eyestrain may result from looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required from time to time.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Moderate office noise level.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25#’s as necessary.
• The following workplace competencies have been identified by Heart of West Michigan United Way as required by all employees:
  • demonstrate integrity by being accountable for actions, keeping commitments, and speaking honestly and truthfully with others
  • demonstrate ongoing commitment to our Core Values, the FISH principles, and continual learning
  • demonstrate individual learning and conduct toward the goal of creating a racism-free organization and community
  • demonstrate a continuous improvement work ethic
  • demonstrate a commitment to individual and team-based assignments
  • demonstrate quality assurance by producing accurate and thorough work
  • demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with others
  • demonstrate valuing the diversity of others’ opinions and experiences
  • demonstrate sound reasoning and good common sense
  • demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • demonstrate a willingness to develop self, fellow staff members, volunteers, and community
  • demonstrate active participation in departmental, team, and full-staff meetings