Website Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation seeks to advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. We bring together subject experts, industry leaders, elected officials, students and concerned citizens to engage in meaningful dialogue and incite positive change.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in education, educational administration, political science, public policy or a related field is preferred, with a minimum of three years of proven relevant experience or related work.
- Experience with educational programming and/or administration is a plus.
- Requires previous experience in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
- A strong candidate will also have a proficiency in developing surveys and analyzing survey data.
- Prior office/administrative experience with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Superior analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain highly sensitive personal information confidential.
- Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision, strong attention to detail, manage multiple priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently or as a team player within and across departments.
- Highly proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and overall aptitude for technology and cloud-based software are required.
- Proficiency with telecommunications devices such as iPads, iPhone and/or Androids preferred.
- Experience with education or scholarship software is helpful.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines, ability to work evening and weekend events and/or off-hours as needed.
- Occasional local and regional/national travel for presentations, meetings, and visits, Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Must work well under pressure and be able to manage simultaneous priorities and deliverables.
Additional Information
The Program Coordinator plays a vital role in CBCF’s mission to develop leaders. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day administration, coordination, and implementation for the Foundation’s internship program, working under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, Leadership Institute. He/she will serve as a leader and mentor for all incoming, current, and former interns. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration and coordination of activities and events for the program and develop sustainable mechanisms to ensure the execution of high-caliber programs. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for working with the Senior Director, Leadership Institute to evaluate program’s efficacy for participants and provide feedback ways to improve the program, as necessary. In addition, the Program Coordinator will also assist with the coordination of professional development opportunities for the young professionals accepted in the CBCF Fellowship Programs, while collaborating with other departments to effectively drive the organization’s mission forward. The ideal candidate for this position should be professional, energetic, engaging, and passionate about fostering the personal, educational, and leadership development skills for students of color
Application Process
Use the link to complete the online application.
To apply for this job please visit www.cbcfinc.org.