US Regional Programs Lead — Grants & Events

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Regional US Program Coordinator to support grant implementation, manage regional partners, and oversee seasonal events from the Alsip, IL region. The role extends the US Programs Team in the Regional Office and requires travel as needed to support activities.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant social services experience, strong project management skills, and English fluency; additional language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work.
• At least three years’ relevant work experience in the social service field, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• This position requires travel as needed to support organizational activities.
• Strong logistical skills with demonstrated success in managing complex projects and meeting deadlines
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with proficiency in another language spoken by beneficiary populations desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities that are somewhat complex in nature.
• Prior successful experience in a deadline-oriented role with a sense of urgency.
• High-caliber customer service abilities, with the ability to represent the organization in a very positive manner.
• Must possess effective interpersonal oral and written communications skills that include some exposure to grant writing.
• Must exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity to working with diverse ethnicities and faiths; commitment to inclusive practices related to gender, age and disability.
• Ability to travel to events or activities within the United States.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for all programmatic partners within the region, maintains an active and healthy relationship with regional partners
• Responsible for knowing, understanding and communicating the programmatic context of the assigned region
• First line review of all regional grants applications
• Conducts quarterly visits to all current program partners
• Works to identify the programmatic needs and opportunities for the assigned region
• Involved in community outreach activities for programmatic purposes
• Plan, manage and oversee regional IDEA seasonal events (e.g. Ramadan and Qurbani distributions, Day of Dignity, Thanksgiving distributions, and Summer School Feeding programs)
• Serves as a liaison and resource to IDEA external partners for Seasonal Events, US Grants, and responsible for designing and executing service projects in coordination with the US Program Team.
• Assists in developing and preparing program/project proposals, strategies and training modules.
• Provide input and support for maintaining program database and recordkeeping for purposes of monitoring and tracking results of programs implemented by IDEA.
• Act as the main programs related contact with regional partners.
• Participates in the ongoing improvement and maintenance of program policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Project coordination

Non-profit experience

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Social media

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Regional US Program Coordinator to support grant implementation, manage regional partners, and oversee seasonal events from the Alsip, IL region. The role extends the US Programs Team in the Regional Office and requires travel as needed to support activities.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant social services experience, strong project management skills, and English fluency; additional language skills are a plus.