{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ae36d5ecbdf67a32e31eaf7b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae36d5ecbdf67a32e31eaf7b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae36d5ecbdf67a32e31eaf7b","title":"Program Coordinator","description":"Program Coordinator\n\nSummary: The individual in this full-time position will be instrumental in coordinating Truth Be Told events in the prison system and in the community. In collaboration with the executive director (ED) and program director (PD), the program coordinator will engage with volunteers, donors, program graduates and the community at large to help build organizational capacity and deepen program impact.\n\nLocation: Austin\nWork environment: Mostly work from home (with potential to return to coworking space) Occasional evenings and weekends to support programs\nCompensation: $30,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience\nBenefits: $50 monthly reimbursement for Internet and $1,000 annual credit for approved professional development activities\n\nTo apply:\nSend a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) and a resume via email.\n\nIn your cover letter, please share what draws you to Truth Be Told's mission and what experiences and skills you have that you believe will be instrumental to thriving in your role. Also, please provide the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references we can contact on your behalf — two professional, one personal.\n\nPriority Deadline: March 31, 2021. Applications received after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.\n\nNo phone calls, please. Email only. All applicants must be based in Austin, TX.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nProgram Coordination\n\nWork with correctional facility staff to keep programs running smoothly and effectively\nWork closely with PD on methods to track program data (participation and outcomes) for internal and external reporting\nComplete paperwork for each facility, including volunteer clearance and space reservations\nManage the printing and distribution of classroom handouts and supplies, such as journals, name tags, certificates, and mail correspondence curriculum\nManage volunteer logistics and data collection\nAssist PD with production of program-developed creative writing publications\nAttend program events as a Truth Be Told representative\nServe as a point of contact for graduates who are no longer incarcerated\nOrganize graduate travel, schedules, and reimbursement for events\nServe as an administrator of the private Facebook group for graduates and regularly engage with our Beyond Bars graduate community\nCoordinate facilitation of and occasionally participate in graduate support groups\nSetup Zoom logistics and host Zoom virtual programs\nWork with PD on event management for graduate and facilitator gatherings, including securing location, food and drink, and training materials\n\nOperational Coordination\n\nAssist ED in virtual event planning and logistics\nAssist ED in coordinating fundraisers and community-building events, to include design of fundraising model and program, site selection, securing in-kind donations, recruiting/managing volunteer help, and day-of support\nEngage with Truth Be Told’s social media platforms to raise the visibility of our mission and work, especially during online fundraising campaigns\nAttend community events as needed to build relationships that support our mission and work\n\nVolunteer Management\n\nManage volunteer data in Salesforce\nManage inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities\nSecure space and materials for volunteer trainings\nAssist PD in planning training agendas\nAssist PD in managing training and program calendars\nTrack training data and outcomes\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nRequired\n\n2 years of experience working in nonprofit programs environment\n\nCommitment to anti-racist work and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion: Recognize ways that race and other identities intersect in the work. Comfortable directly talking about identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, and ability. Understand the historical context for racial inequity and its present-day implications in our work with the criminal justice system. Commit to working toward equity both within the organization and within the communities we serve.\n\nAttention to detail: Able to manage a large amount of detailed information in an organized and intentional way. Find and eliminate errors that others might overlook. Acknowledge mistakes and turn them into learning opportunities.\n\nProven project management skills, including the ability to multitask and handle multiple projects and timelines at once\n\nDemonstrated experience in event planning\n\nDemonstrated experience working with volunteers\n\nStrong ability to take initiative and independently find solutions\n\nExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication\n\nAbility to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite\n\nReliable personal transportation to drive to units in Central Texas, reliable internet access, and mobile phone access (accomodations possible)\n\nRepresent Truth Be Told with integrity, tact, responsiveness, and sensitivity\n\nCommunicate problems constructively and collaborate on finding solutions\n\nAdapt to and support organizational change\n\nA commitment to Truth Be Told’s mission\n\nPreferred\n\n3-5 years of working in nonprofit programs environment\n\nSpecialized coursework or higher education degree in a relevant field\n\nProficiency in Salesforce, WordPress, Mailchimp, and social media platforms\n\nKnowledge of and experience in trauma-informed/responsive work\n\nExperience in restorative dialogue and/or mediation practices\n\nExperience developing and/or delivering curriculum\n\nKnowledge of best practices in fundraising strategy and donor stewardship\n\nJustice-involved individuals (people previously incarcerated, directly or indirectly impacted by the criminal justice system) strongly encouraged to apply\n\nTruth Be Told is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from BIPOC individuals\n\nAbility to perform certain tasks that require light physical labor, such as organizing, moving and delivering classroom supplies","company":"Truth Be Told","rawCompany":"truth be told","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:58:37.789Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1092.00","title":"Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists","slug":"probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"922140","title":"Correctional Institutions","slug":"correctional-institutions"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Coordinator","description":"Program Coordinator\n\nSummary: The individual in this full-time position will be instrumental in coordinating Truth Be Told events in the prison system and in the community. In collaboration with the executive director (ED) and program director (PD), the program coordinator will engage with volunteers, donors, program graduates and the community at large to help build organizational capacity and deepen program impact.\n\nLocation: Austin\nWork environment: Mostly work from home (with potential to return to coworking space) Occasional evenings and weekends to support programs\nCompensation: $30,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience\nBenefits: $50 monthly reimbursement for Internet and $1,000 annual credit for approved professional development activities\n\nTo apply:\nSend a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) and a resume via email.\n\nIn your cover letter, please share what draws you to Truth Be Told's mission and what experiences and skills you have that you believe will be instrumental to thriving in your role. Also, please provide the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references we can contact on your behalf — two professional, one personal.\n\nPriority Deadline: March 31, 2021. Applications received after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.\n\nNo phone calls, please. Email only. 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