Title: Resiliency Project Coordinator

Reports to: Sr. Director, Education

Status: Non-Regular Part-Time (20 hrs) / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Grant-Funded (ends September 2024)

Purpose of position: To support the implementation of two grants which fund trauma informed and resiliency building trainings, workshops and other projects through Resilient Lehigh Valley.

2022-2023 Accountabilities:

1. Coordinate trainings and workshops on trauma informed care, resiliency and social-emotional wellness funded through a PA Department of Community and Economic Development grant (40%)

2. Coordinate trainings and workshops on traumatic (toxic) stress, resiliency and self care for older adults and their family caretakers through United Way supported senior hubs (25%)

3. Provide ongoing project management for a regional Handle With Care initiative (quarterly data collection, outreach to police departments and schools, annual convenings) (25%)

4. Provide support select Resilient Lehigh Valley committees and action teams (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM JOB SUCCESSFULLY

Work Experience and/or Education

• 3-5 years of professional work experience in a range of the following: education, criminal justice, health and human services in an administrative, data management or project management capacity. Relevant experience in other sectors or related education considered in lieu of work experience.

Skills

• Ability to enter, manage and analyze data

• Solid and proven project management skills

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrates an understanding of the dynamics of equity and inclusion in community change.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way

• Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWGLV business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including presentations to groups

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package

In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is eligible for our org-wide performance based annual bonus package which is typically 1%-3% of base pay. At 20 hours per week this position is not eligible for any other benefits except those required by law. This position can be done remotely for 30% of the schedule. The hours/schedule of work is flexible and may require attendance at specific days/times for meeting attendance.