Human Rights Program Coordinator & Community Equity

AustinTexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin is hiring a Program Coordinator in the Human Rights Division to coordinate diverse community initiatives, foster partnerships, and support implementation of equity-focused recommendations. The role involves collaboration across City departments and with community partners to advance human rights and remove barriers for historically underserved communities.

The ideal candidate will manage projects, engage diverse stakeholders, analyze information for strategic decisions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job and 3 years of related experience (experience may substitute education).
• Experience coordinating programs or projects with multiple stakeholders is preferred.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a variety of programs, projects and activities.
• Coordinates with existing organizations to address community economic or social service needs.
• Conducts needs assessments and meets with community residents, leaders, and community groups to identify needs and available resources.
• Collaborates with other organizations to plan and develop programs and activities or improve coordination of existing services.
• Researches funding sources, develops short- and long-range plans, and compiles informational reports.
• Serve as City representative before community groups, businesses, and/or the media.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans.
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies.

Skills

Process knowledge

Policy knowledge

Conflict management

Multitasking

Computers & software

Data analysis

Public presentations

Communication

Team collaboration

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

City of Austin is hiring a Program Coordinator in the Human Rights Division to coordinate diverse community initiatives, foster partnerships, and support implementation of equity-focused recommendations. The role involves collaboration across City departments and with community partners to advance human rights and remove barriers for historically underserved communities.

The ideal candidate will manage projects, engage diverse stakeholders, analyze information for strategic decisions, and