Economic Development Coordinator - Bilingual Preferred

Economic Development Coordinator - Bilingual Preferred

The Economic Development Coordinator assists in the overall operations and administration of economic development program that supports the self-sufficiency and financial well-being of eligible refugee families. This position will be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and completion of daily tasks of the program to ensure desired program outcomes meet required metrics as indicated in the programs scope of work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes with each potentially eligible participants, determine eligibility for the program and provide accurate documentation including orientation.
• Maintain positive relationships with key community partners that provide wraparound support, financial literacy training, asset-specific training, business consulting, and technical assistance support.
• Provide direct counseling and technical assistance to clients on savings, credit, financial literacy, loans, asset building, and business consulting.
• Track, organize, and evaluate participant progress and outcomes, Coordinate with third party vendors from whom clients wish to purchase their asset including verifying value and provision of payment.
• Track, organize, screen, and evaluate participants and their progress towards gaining a loan.
• Prepare and submit program reports to funders in a timely manner including documenting success stories while maintaining organized client files and entering information into specific databases.
• Coordinate program development efforts to ensure that program outcomes are achieved.
• Keeps supervisors informed of trends, issues, and developments in providing services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local contracts and requirements, including HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance or related field from preferred; or 2-3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position may supervise interns and volunteers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.