LULAC
Washington, DC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 05-2020 OPENS: 11/27/2020 CLOSES: 12/11/2020 Position Title: Program Coordinator-Policy & Legislation Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org .
Position Description: The Policy and Legislation Program Coordinator in consultation with the LULAC leadership, will develop and assist with the organization’s policy and legislation programs. The Program Coordinator is responsible for tracking and analyzing federal, state and/or any policies affecting the Hispanic community. The Program Coordinator, will be responsible for communicating issues of importance to the LULAC membership, Additionally, the Program Coordinator will educate and create opportunities for LULAC members to engage with local policy leaders and influencers and advocate for the positions adopted by the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor and analyze select federal and state legislation on matters affecting Latinos • Build and maintain relationships with key federal, and state legislators, where applicable, to advance organizations legislative priorities • Disseminate policy & legislation information to community members on a consistent basis • Develop community materials to engage grassroots members • Responsible for the oversight and delivery of advocacy, policy training, technical assistance, and other policy related activities for membership • Represent LULAC at the federal, state, and local level at policy functions and attends congressional briefings and hearings as needed • Plan and execute advocacy trainings and policy components at national events (LULAC National Convention, Legislative Conference, etc.) • Draft memos, opinion pieces, and other content for dissemination in English and Spanish on LULAC’s political agenda for the media and publications as necessary • Assist with media interviews, and communication of LULAC policy positions • Disseminates relevant information to community members on a consistent basis • Plans and executes LULAC’s national advocacy and information events with opinion leaders and influencers. • Collect, analyze and synthesis data to include in related reports or for other purposes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent skills in oral and written communication in Spanish and English • Ability to manage responsibilities independently set goals, develop budgets, and track program deliverables • Ability to cultivate positive working relationships internally and externally • Exceptional organization skills and detailed oriented • Experience or knowledge in policy and legislative work • Skill in interviewing and relating to legislators and governmental staff and advocates • Skill in building advocacy coalitions among people with diverse interests and need • Knowledge of available resources to research needed information (data bases, library references or guides, governmental publications, analytical reports by the State Legislative Analyst, etc.) • Working knowledge of word processing using Microsoft Office Suite
Required Education and Experience: • Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Political Science or Government studies from accredited university. • Three to five years’ experience working on grassroots advocacy, coalition-building, conducting community programming, and/or experience requiring analysis of policy, legislation, and regulations. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or experience may be substituted for education.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits: • Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 05-2020 OPENS: 11/27/2020 CLOSES: 12/11/2020 Position Title: Program Coordinator-Policy & Legislation Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org .
Position Description: The Policy and Legislation Program Coordinator in consultation with the LULAC leadership, will develop and assist with the organization’s policy and legislation programs. The Program Coordinator is responsible for tracking and analyzing federal, state and/or any policies affecting the Hispanic community. The Program Coordinator, will be responsible for communicating issues of importance to the LULAC membership, Additionally, the Program Coordinator will educate and create opportunities for LULAC members to engage with local policy leaders and influencers and advocate for the positions adopted by the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor and analyze select federal and state legislation on matters affecting Latinos • Build and maintain relationships with key federal, and state legislators, where applicable, to advance organizations legislative priorities • Disseminate policy & legislation information to community members on a consistent basis • Develop community materials to engage grassroots members • Responsible for the oversight and delivery of advocacy, policy training, technical assistance, and other policy related activities for membership • Represent LULAC at the federal, state, and local level at policy functions and attends congressional briefings and hearings as needed • Plan and execute advocacy trainings and policy components at national events (LULAC National Convention, Legislative Conference, etc.) • Draft memos, opinion pieces, and other content for dissemination in English and Spanish on LULAC’s political agenda for the media and publications as necessary • Assist with media interviews, and communication of LULAC policy positions • Disseminates relevant information to community members on a consistent basis • Plans and executes LULAC’s national advocacy and information events with opinion leaders and influencers. • Collect, analyze and synthesis data to include in related reports or for other purposes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent skills in oral and written communication in Spanish and English • Ability to manage responsibilities independently set goals, develop budgets, and track program deliverables • Ability to cultivate positive working relationships internally and externally • Exceptional organization skills and detailed oriented • Experience or knowledge in policy and legislative work • Skill in interviewing and relating to legislators and governmental staff and advocates • Skill in building advocacy coalitions among people with diverse interests and need • Knowledge of available resources to research needed information (data bases, library references or guides, governmental publications, analytical reports by the State Legislative Analyst, etc.) • Working knowledge of word processing using Microsoft Office Suite
Required Education and Experience: • Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Political Science or Government studies from accredited university. • Three to five years’ experience working on grassroots advocacy, coalition-building, conducting community programming, and/or experience requiring analysis of policy, legislation, and regulations. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or experience may be substituted for education.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits: • Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 01-2021 OPENS: 1/20/2021
CLOSES: 2/4/2021
Position Title: Program Coordinator -Health Program Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: National Programs Manager Classification : Full time Permanent Position
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Duties: The Health Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and administrating various programs that fulfill the LULAC mission on health programs including but not limited to programming on wellness, health care access, environmental justice, health disparities, food safety, built environment and sustainable communities. The incumbent must also be fluent in Spanish since the Latino community is the targeted audience.
Assists with the preparation of reports and benchmarks as required by management and/or partners. Maintains positive working relationships with existing partners and identifies new potential partners to seek opportunities for new health programs for the community. Execute and displays excellent customer service with all partners. The Program Coordinator may be required to conduct site visits, organization of workshops, provide webinar trainings and support for LULAC Councils to execute financial literacy seminars.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, organize, and execute program components to ensure all program goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.
Manage, and monitor program
Collect, analyze, and synthetize data from all participating program sites to prepare all program related reports for submission to a variety of
Execute and deliver workshops presentations and trainings (or identify appropriate speakers) in selected cities on health issues or other related program
Manage the program resources by writing request for funding proposal, review, manage and ensure timely submissions and subgrantee reporting.
Collaborate with internal staff, government, and sponsoring entities, LULAC members, community-based partners to build relationships with the purpose of maintaining a network of individuals to assist in coalition building to support the execution of
Work with grassroots advocates, Latinos, immigrant community members, employers, government and corporate grant officers and community-based organizations to recruit appropriate program
Write and submit articles to be published in the LULAC News magazine relating to the assigned programs and/or initiatives.
Develop marketing and media strategy for program events in English and
Stay current on policy and advocacy issues affecting health policy, ACA and environmental policy issues impacting public health.
Coordinate and convene meetings with LULAC members, partners, and direct service providers, partner agencies and others to increase awareness of LULAC’s programs and services.
Assist in identifying funding opportunities for LULAC to apply for government, foundation, and corporate grants that support assigned program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience organizing, public speaking, conducting workshops and trainings with grassroots community members to a variety of audiences in a variety of delivery formats in English and Spanish.
Experience in budgeting, financial management, and program
Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences.
Experience working with grassroots advocates, Latinos, immigrant community members, employers, government and corporate grant officers and community-based
Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, work with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously,
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Internet tools, delivering webinars, using social networks and online communication, operating online management content
Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English and Spanish
Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage multi-city programs
Ability to write grant proposals for program
Required Education and Experience:
Education: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Health, Political Science, English, Education, Social Work, Community Development, Public Policy or other related field. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education.
Experience: Three years’ minimum experience with community programs, Latino outreach, field organizing, and coalition-building. Experience managing volunteers, budgets, program development, and evaluation and reporting in compliance with federal and corporate regulations. Candidate must have excellent oral communication, research, organization, and writing skills. Proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ $40,000-42,000/year
Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month
10 Paid Federal Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment
Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 01-2021 OPENS: 1/20/2021
CLOSES: 2/4/2021
Position Title: Program Coordinator -Health Program Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: National Programs Manager Classification : Full time Permanent Position
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Duties: The Health Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and administrating various programs that fulfill the LULAC mission on health programs including but not limited to programming on wellness, health care access, environmental justice, health disparities, food safety, built environment and sustainable communities. The incumbent must also be fluent in Spanish since the Latino community is the targeted audience.
Assists with the preparation of reports and benchmarks as required by management and/or partners. Maintains positive working relationships with existing partners and identifies new potential partners to seek opportunities for new health programs for the community. Execute and displays excellent customer service with all partners. The Program Coordinator may be required to conduct site visits, organization of workshops, provide webinar trainings and support for LULAC Councils to execute financial literacy seminars.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, organize, and execute program components to ensure all program goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.
Manage, and monitor program
Collect, analyze, and synthetize data from all participating program sites to prepare all program related reports for submission to a variety of
Execute and deliver workshops presentations and trainings (or identify appropriate speakers) in selected cities on health issues or other related program
Manage the program resources by writing request for funding proposal, review, manage and ensure timely submissions and subgrantee reporting.
Collaborate with internal staff, government, and sponsoring entities, LULAC members, community-based partners to build relationships with the purpose of maintaining a network of individuals to assist in coalition building to support the execution of
Work with grassroots advocates, Latinos, immigrant community members, employers, government and corporate grant officers and community-based organizations to recruit appropriate program
Write and submit articles to be published in the LULAC News magazine relating to the assigned programs and/or initiatives.
Develop marketing and media strategy for program events in English and
Stay current on policy and advocacy issues affecting health policy, ACA and environmental policy issues impacting public health.
Coordinate and convene meetings with LULAC members, partners, and direct service providers, partner agencies and others to increase awareness of LULAC’s programs and services.
Assist in identifying funding opportunities for LULAC to apply for government, foundation, and corporate grants that support assigned program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience organizing, public speaking, conducting workshops and trainings with grassroots community members to a variety of audiences in a variety of delivery formats in English and Spanish.
Experience in budgeting, financial management, and program
Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences.
Experience working with grassroots advocates, Latinos, immigrant community members, employers, government and corporate grant officers and community-based
Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, work with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously,
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Internet tools, delivering webinars, using social networks and online communication, operating online management content
Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English and Spanish
Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage multi-city programs
Ability to write grant proposals for program
Required Education and Experience:
Education: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Health, Political Science, English, Education, Social Work, Community Development, Public Policy or other related field. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education.
Experience: Three years’ minimum experience with community programs, Latino outreach, field organizing, and coalition-building. Experience managing volunteers, budgets, program development, and evaluation and reporting in compliance with federal and corporate regulations. Candidate must have excellent oral communication, research, organization, and writing skills. Proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ $40,000-42,000/year
Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month
10 Paid Federal Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment
Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
LULAC
Washington, DC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-2020 OPENS: December 10, 2020 CLOSES: December 24, 2020 Position Title: Program Manager- Communications and Social Media Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Position Description: The Communications and Social Media Program Manager is a member of the League of the United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Organization and Institute staff and is responsible for developing and directing the execution of all media relations and communication strategies. The candidate will lead efforts to build visibility around advocacy and policy issues affecting Latinos nationwide utilizing online platforms/social networks and traditional media, platforms to ensure optimal media visibility. The Communications Program Manager works with national staff to advance LULAC issues through the media and other mediums. The Program Manager creates a media strategy for national events and programs that supports a clear, cohesive message across broadcast, print, and social media.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for administering LULAC brand across a variety of media platforms to ensure optimal media visibility. Amplify LULAC's message through social media accounts through LULAC's social media accountability. • Create media strategies to highlight national policy priorities, events, local councils, and national programs. • Curates and edits LULAC News quarterly publication. Develops strategic mailing list including LULAC members, members of Congress, federal agency heads, corporate partners, and people/agency heads. • Responsible for sending E-blasts to e-member listserv and updates the press release website. Responsible for inputting data into LULAC's content management system.. • Develops targeted communications deliverables in reaction to breaking news and/or opinion pieces. • Monitor and track media hits and provides comprehensive reporting to CEO. Coordinates paid advertising campaigns, and budgets when applicable • Curator of the LULAC National Blog. • Responsible for creating social media strategy for all national sponsored events. • Coordinates media requests, interviews, creating of statements, and editing of op-eds. Distributes press releases and media advisories to LULAC press lists and e-members. • Creates shareable graphics to maximize LULAC's social media reach. • Maintains any LULAC apps current and advises leadership on updates or better app products to further the mission of LULAC. • Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels. Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising social media, content marketing, and social advocacy campaigns. • Monitor effective benchmarks (Best Practices) for measuring the impact of communications and social media campaigns.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent writing and language skills in English and Spanish. • Possesses knowledge and experience in the tenets of communication and social media. • Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media. • Proficient in content marketing theory and application. • Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube interest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios. • Maintains working knowledge of the blogging ecosystem relevant to the organization. • Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences. • Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, and create high quality • work under tight deadlines. • Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, work with minimal supervision, • Strong organizational skills are required. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Internet social media tools, operating online management content systems, design software such as Adobe InDesign, basic html.
Minimum Qualifications Include: LULAC is looking for an experienced professional with the following qualifications: • A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing. • Three years minimum working experience in similar type of position. • Candidate must have high proficiency and excellent oral communication, research and writing skills in Spanish and English. • Experience in working in social media for similar non-profits in civil rights and advocacy. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Power point, and an experience in database management.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits: • Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-2020 OPENS: December 10, 2020 CLOSES: December 24, 2020 Position Title: Program Manager- Communications and Social Media Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Position Description: The Communications and Social Media Program Manager is a member of the League of the United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Organization and Institute staff and is responsible for developing and directing the execution of all media relations and communication strategies. The candidate will lead efforts to build visibility around advocacy and policy issues affecting Latinos nationwide utilizing online platforms/social networks and traditional media, platforms to ensure optimal media visibility. The Communications Program Manager works with national staff to advance LULAC issues through the media and other mediums. The Program Manager creates a media strategy for national events and programs that supports a clear, cohesive message across broadcast, print, and social media.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for administering LULAC brand across a variety of media platforms to ensure optimal media visibility. Amplify LULAC's message through social media accounts through LULAC's social media accountability. • Create media strategies to highlight national policy priorities, events, local councils, and national programs. • Curates and edits LULAC News quarterly publication. Develops strategic mailing list including LULAC members, members of Congress, federal agency heads, corporate partners, and people/agency heads. • Responsible for sending E-blasts to e-member listserv and updates the press release website. Responsible for inputting data into LULAC's content management system.. • Develops targeted communications deliverables in reaction to breaking news and/or opinion pieces. • Monitor and track media hits and provides comprehensive reporting to CEO. Coordinates paid advertising campaigns, and budgets when applicable • Curator of the LULAC National Blog. • Responsible for creating social media strategy for all national sponsored events. • Coordinates media requests, interviews, creating of statements, and editing of op-eds. Distributes press releases and media advisories to LULAC press lists and e-members. • Creates shareable graphics to maximize LULAC's social media reach. • Maintains any LULAC apps current and advises leadership on updates or better app products to further the mission of LULAC. • Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels. Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising social media, content marketing, and social advocacy campaigns. • Monitor effective benchmarks (Best Practices) for measuring the impact of communications and social media campaigns.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent writing and language skills in English and Spanish. • Possesses knowledge and experience in the tenets of communication and social media. • Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media. • Proficient in content marketing theory and application. • Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube interest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios. • Maintains working knowledge of the blogging ecosystem relevant to the organization. • Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences. • Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, and create high quality • work under tight deadlines. • Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, work with minimal supervision, • Strong organizational skills are required. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Internet social media tools, operating online management content systems, design software such as Adobe InDesign, basic html.
Minimum Qualifications Include: LULAC is looking for an experienced professional with the following qualifications: • A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing. • Three years minimum working experience in similar type of position. • Candidate must have high proficiency and excellent oral communication, research and writing skills in Spanish and English. • Experience in working in social media for similar non-profits in civil rights and advocacy. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Power point, and an experience in database management.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits: • Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
LULAC
Washington DC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 04-2020 OPENS: 11/20/2020 CLOSES: 12/4/2020 Position Title: Program Coordinator -Community Workforce Development
Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Manager of National Programs
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Duties: The Community Workforce Development Program Coordinator is responsible for administering LULAC’s Empower Hispanic America with Technology Initiative and various programs that fulfill the LULAC mission areas as assigned. The Program Coordinator oversees the implementation of assigned programs with the primary goal of helping Hispanics succeed in the modern workplace. The Program Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the assigned program goals and objectives; administer the program’s budget; recruit, select, monitor, train, and direct program participants and volunteers. The individual in this position will act in a liaison capacity with corporations, federal and state agencies and community partners related to program services. The Program Coordinator may be required to conduct site visits, organization of workshops, provide webinar trainings and support for LULAC Councils to execute financial literacy seminars. Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop, and organize program components to ensure all program goals and objectives are met in a timely manner • Control, manage, and monitor program budget • Prepare all program related reports for submission to the Board, federal agency officials, corporations, and foundations • Collect, analyze and synthesis data from all participating program sites to include in related reports • Execute and deliver workshops, presentations, and training in selected cities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico • Manage the process for programs requiring subgrants including writing the request for proposal, selecting grantees, and managing the program and ensuring timely sub grantee reporting • Collaborate with staff, LULAC National Board, volunteers, regional, state, and local LULAC members, foundation, corporate, government, and local community-based partners to build relationships, and maintain a network of individuals and groups to assist in coalition building to support the successful execution of programs across the country • Recruit appropriate program participants • Integrate program priorities and updates in LULAC newsletters, program website content relating to programs. This includes writing articles related to the assigned programs and/or program initiatives for publishing in a variety of publishing mediums • Develop advertising and media strategy for program events • Responsible for all administrative functions necessary for the completion of job duties • Stay current on policy and advocacy issues affecting assigned program areas • Develop facts sheets, outreach, and promotional materials related to program projects • Coordinate and convene meetings with LULAC members, partners, and direct service providers, partner agencies and others to increase awareness of programs and services • Assist in identifying funding opportunities for LULAC to apply for government, foundation, and corporate grants that support assigned program areas
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English and Spanish • Experience organizing, conducting workshops, and conducting training for a variety of audiences • Experience and ability to conduct public speaking in either Spanish or English to a variety of audiences in a variety of delivery formats • Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences • Experience working with grassroots advocates, immigrant community members, government and corporate grant officials and community-based organizations • Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously, prioritize, and recognize when it is appropriate to seek guidance from a supervisor • Ability to work independently to manage programs and assignments with minimal supervision • Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage multi-city programs required • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Experience with Internet tools, delivering webinars, using social networks and online communication, operating online management content systems, design software such as Adobe InDesign and databases, such as FileMaker Pro for record keeping • Ability to cultivate positive working relationships internally and externally
Required Education and Experience:
• Education: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Business, Political Science, Adult Learning Education, Social Work, Community Development, or other related field. • Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience with community organizing, coalition-building, and conducting community programming. • Experience managing volunteers, budgets, program development, and evaluation and submitting reports in compliance with federal and corporate regulations. • Knowledge of key program areas such as basic computing, English as a second language programs, workforce training; and after school programs for high school students is preferred.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
• Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to j obs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 04-2020 OPENS: 11/20/2020 CLOSES: 12/4/2020 Position Title: Program Coordinator -Community Workforce Development
Location: Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to: Manager of National Programs
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Duties: The Community Workforce Development Program Coordinator is responsible for administering LULAC’s Empower Hispanic America with Technology Initiative and various programs that fulfill the LULAC mission areas as assigned. The Program Coordinator oversees the implementation of assigned programs with the primary goal of helping Hispanics succeed in the modern workplace. The Program Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the assigned program goals and objectives; administer the program’s budget; recruit, select, monitor, train, and direct program participants and volunteers. The individual in this position will act in a liaison capacity with corporations, federal and state agencies and community partners related to program services. The Program Coordinator may be required to conduct site visits, organization of workshops, provide webinar trainings and support for LULAC Councils to execute financial literacy seminars. Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop, and organize program components to ensure all program goals and objectives are met in a timely manner • Control, manage, and monitor program budget • Prepare all program related reports for submission to the Board, federal agency officials, corporations, and foundations • Collect, analyze and synthesis data from all participating program sites to include in related reports • Execute and deliver workshops, presentations, and training in selected cities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico • Manage the process for programs requiring subgrants including writing the request for proposal, selecting grantees, and managing the program and ensuring timely sub grantee reporting • Collaborate with staff, LULAC National Board, volunteers, regional, state, and local LULAC members, foundation, corporate, government, and local community-based partners to build relationships, and maintain a network of individuals and groups to assist in coalition building to support the successful execution of programs across the country • Recruit appropriate program participants • Integrate program priorities and updates in LULAC newsletters, program website content relating to programs. This includes writing articles related to the assigned programs and/or program initiatives for publishing in a variety of publishing mediums • Develop advertising and media strategy for program events • Responsible for all administrative functions necessary for the completion of job duties • Stay current on policy and advocacy issues affecting assigned program areas • Develop facts sheets, outreach, and promotional materials related to program projects • Coordinate and convene meetings with LULAC members, partners, and direct service providers, partner agencies and others to increase awareness of programs and services • Assist in identifying funding opportunities for LULAC to apply for government, foundation, and corporate grants that support assigned program areas
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English and Spanish • Experience organizing, conducting workshops, and conducting training for a variety of audiences • Experience and ability to conduct public speaking in either Spanish or English to a variety of audiences in a variety of delivery formats • Ability to synthesize information from various sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for a variety of audiences • Experience working with grassroots advocates, immigrant community members, government and corporate grant officials and community-based organizations • Strong ability to develop work plans, set deadlines, manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously, prioritize, and recognize when it is appropriate to seek guidance from a supervisor • Ability to work independently to manage programs and assignments with minimal supervision • Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage multi-city programs required • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Experience with Internet tools, delivering webinars, using social networks and online communication, operating online management content systems, design software such as Adobe InDesign and databases, such as FileMaker Pro for record keeping • Ability to cultivate positive working relationships internally and externally
Required Education and Experience:
• Education: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Business, Political Science, Adult Learning Education, Social Work, Community Development, or other related field. • Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience with community organizing, coalition-building, and conducting community programming. • Experience managing volunteers, budgets, program development, and evaluation and submitting reports in compliance with federal and corporate regulations. • Knowledge of key program areas such as basic computing, English as a second language programs, workforce training; and after school programs for high school students is preferred.
Work Status: United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
Salary Range: $ 42,000-$45,000 Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
• Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month • 10 Paid Federal Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment • Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to j obs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any
