Title: Project Coordinator
Location: SELF Main Office
Employment Status: .5 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: N/A
Salary: $18/hour

OFFERING NEW EMPLOYEE BONUS!

Benefits:

Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401k with 2.5% match
Employee Assistance Program
Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportwear and Adidas employee store

Who are we:
Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) collaborates with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 in Vancouver, WA to provide staffing and talent management for over 30 Child Care Centers primarily in Southwest WA. Our staff serve infants through school age children and their families. We employ over 100 employees and are dedicated to ensuring every child in our community thrives. We seek to employ leaders who carry a growth mindset and are passionate about impacting the lives of young children. We value leadership, connection, accountability and innovation.
General Description of Position:
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to advance the mission of SELF. This person will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and positivity and be willing to step in and support where needed. You will work closely with community partners and is imperative you maintain good boundaries, treat others equitably and fairly, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. A successful applicant will be self-driven, take initiative, and have a passion to advocate for young children. This position is contingent on funding. There may be opportunities to increase FTE.
Essential Functions

Serve as the face of the SELF main office space; ensure office is kept neat and orderly.
Use programs to schedule meetings for multiple parties.
Send email recaps, minutes, and notes.
Regularly check and open mail, delegating notifications to appropriate staff.
Create meeting agendas.
Maintain shared files.
Keep key operating and governance documents updated.
Maintain open, transparent communications with Executive Director.
Coach SW Early Learning Coalition members on the processes of the coalition, either on request or when needed for effective meetings.
Participate in advocacy and outreach programs.
Create and maintain systems and tools that support timely flow of information with partners.
Travel throughout SW Washington when needed to make deliveries to Centers.
Ability to work occasional evenings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

18 years of age or older.
Two years experience working in a business office.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
High school diploma required, college experience a plus.
Must be comfortable utilizing computers and technology and willing to learn new computer skills and software programs as necessary.
Strong phone and people skills.
Professional demeanor in behavior and dress.
Successful completion of a portable background check and clearance through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, post hire, paid for by SELF.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for ethnic and economic backgrounds of families served.

Physical and Strength Demands

Requires the ability to move or traverse about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, center activities, etc.
Moderate or frequent exposure to loud noises, outside weather elements, and temperature changes.
Lifting requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects including, the human body.
Job involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and/or pulling. Position involves physical mobility with or without reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.