Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 2 weeks ago
Program Coordinator, Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.14/hr - $28.93/hr
1+ years expKIND is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. They are seeking a Program Coordinator to provide support for legal services programming, assisting the Managing Director with administrative tasks and coordination of events and training. The role involves maintaining budget records, supporting programmatic work, and contributing to special projects.
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Responsibilities
Organizes, coordinates, plans, and provides administrative support to the Managing Director including, travel and meeting coordination, compiling meeting agendas, recording, and synthesizing meeting minutes, and related support tasks
Assists in the compilation and distribution of protocols, policies, and procedures for the Legal Programs Team
Supports in-house and pro bono training technical assistance by providing coordination, scheduling, and material development support which includes knowledge management of electronic files, indexing, and posting to make technical assistance materials fully accessible as well as assistance with preparing and finalizing presentations
Works with Managing Director to provide support for in-house KIND programming events
Works in coordination with Managing Director on event planning including retreats (both virtual and in person)
In close coordination with the Managing Director, assists in tracking and maintaining budget records and category spend-down
Serves as confidential assistant to the Managing Director, including engaging in a range of support activities, such as upkeep and maintenance of confidential documents
Serves as a liaison to Operations and Human Resources components on select tasks
Contributes to special projects such as Legal Services Team wellness initiatives and other working groups
Assists with substantive programmatic work and periodic interim assistance to the field office, as needed
Assists Managing Director and other Legal Services Team staff with project management support
Receives and refers phone calls from main office phone number
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to administrative duties of the office, mail, supplies, and related tasks
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree required
Minimum of 1 year of experience with office organization or administration
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with legal databases, managing dockets, or leading projects
Previous experience working with data management tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance
Preferred
Fluent in English and Spanish preferred but not required (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
Company
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
Eagle Bancorp
2023-10-12Debt Financing· $9M
Leadership Team
Madi Nassiri
Chief Technology Officer
Hayford Mensah, CPA,MBA,CGMA
Chief Operating Officer
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