PROGRAM COORDINATOR Description & Details: Hacienda CDC, a trusted
community development corporation that strengthens individuals and
families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is
searching for a proactive Program Coordinator to be the welcoming hand
who leads those with ideas to a pathway of possibilities. When you join
the Empresarios Team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team dedicated to
helping small food business owners from underserved communities achieve
financial stability. Your position will focus on acting as the first
point of contact for potential clients, event coordination, networking
and promoting the program at events, managing projects, and more. The
ideal candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoy
working with a variety of people. They are creative in finding
solutions, have a keen eye for detail, and are sure to follow through
and complete their tasks. They will demonstrate exceptional customer
service and communication skills and take joy in seeing a client\'s idea
come to fruition. Does this sound like you? If so, we offer: A mission
focused on connecting low-income households and communities of color to
new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their
journeys to start businesses or buy homes. A team that has a genuine
interest and enthusiasm for food businesses and their clients and sees
the potential in each of them. An opportunity for you to utilize your
strengths in structure while at the same time having the creative
freedom to find solutions. A starting salary of \$48,000 - \$51,000 per
year (paid hourly) and a generous benefits package. This position\'s
primary responsibilities include: Serving as the initial point of
contact for all phone, email, and walk-in inquiries regarding our
programming and services. Assisting clients in completing the
application process and gathering of supporting/required documentation.
Managing and maintaining comprehensive and confidential client records
for programming and reporting purposes. Managing event/program logistics
and execution, including room reservations, vendor management, catering,
audio/visual technology, event registration, and more. Coordinating
program promotions at events, including securing marketing materials,
staffing, table set-up/take down, etc. Working closely with the internal
communications team and the Program Manager to execute marketing and
communication activities. Promoting the program with local partners and
service providers. Providing project management support to the team to
help the team stay on track to complete goals and deadlines. Our ideal
candidate must have: Four years of work experience in the food industry,
program coordination, economic development, social work, or client
counseling environments. A commitment to providing outstanding customer
service. The ability to process and respond positively to a high volume
of emails, calls, and voicemails with clarity and accuracy. A
cooperative manner and the ability to be a team player who also works
well independently. The ability to take initiative and solve problems
yet recogniz Language skill requirement or preference: This position
will frequently interact via phone, email, and in-person with clients
who primarily speak Spanish.