Project Coordinator
HealthyCity
Location:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted on:
July 8, 2010
Category:
Community / Economic Development
Experience:
3-5 years
Healthy City is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to support our statewide expansion, partnership development and policy projects. This position will work directly with and report to Healthy City’s Senior Project Manager. This position will also support the Senior Project Manager on statewide policy and civic engagement initiatives. Both will entail extensive outreach and partnership/coalition building, community engagement, and planning to implement Healthy City’s goals. The Project Coordinator will also conduct presentations and trainings of our on-line mapping system to leaders and advocates engaged in policy and planning initiatives. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for building partnerships/coalitions, public policy development, technology and research to address social inequities. Healthy City offers a high-paced, highly creative, highly meaningful work experience with opportunities for continued learning and growth.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
# Cultivate and build partnerships with key statewide and regional stakeholders.
# Coordinate and facilitate partnership meetings and other project activities.
# Serve as liaison between stakeholder organizations working with Healthy City.
# Conduct Healthy City presentations/training with community based organizations, policy-makers, foundations, associations, and government agencies.
# Plan and implement policy initiatives that are either developed from within AP or in partnership with other entities.
# Manage and track project activities and ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
# Contribute to the continuous improvements to Healthy City’s on-line systems.
# Collaborate with team to develop and implement activities that advance project goals and meet deliverables.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
# MA degree in a relevant field such as public health, policy, social work, or city/urban planning.
# 3-5 years of non-profit experience grounded in such aspects as coalition building, public policy, community development, and/or advocacy.
# Proven coalition building and facilitation skills.
# Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with various types of stakeholders and communities.
# Strong background in coordinating, managing and implementing project strategies of performance-based contracts and grants.
# Knowledge and understanding of communities and organizations across California.
# Familiarity with health, social, civic, and policy related issues.
# Experience accessing and utilizing data for planning and policy development.
# Highly organized and capacity to multi-task in fast-paced work environment.
# Self starter with ability to create new ideas and strategize to a successful outcome.
# High computer proficiency and comfort a must.
# Some knowledge of GIS mapping and technology is favorable.
# Flexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situation and changing priorities.
# Willingness to travel throughout state.
# Bi-lingual desirable.
Salary: $45K-$60K DOE, plus generous health, vision and dental benefits package.
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter. Resume’s submitted without a cover letter and/or not specifically demonstrating how your relevant work and educational experience relates to the required qualifications of this position will not be considered. Send to:
ATTN: Caroline Rivas 1541 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 508, Los Angeles CA 90017 Or e-mail to: crivas@advanceproj.org or fax to: 213.989.1309
Application Deadline: July 21, 2010
We are an equal opportunity employer - people of color are strongly encouraged to apply
About HealthyCity:
Healthy City is an information + action resource that unites community voices, rigorous research and innovative technologies to solve the root causes of social inequity. The first of its kind in the country, our team consists of authorities in public policy, research, technology, planning and data analysis. We provide the public sector with actionable information such as data, maps, and service referrals through our easy-to-use online platform. Healthy City also partners directly with organizations to develop targeted strategies that fuel social change.
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