Program Coordinator

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths. POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for program coordination associated with the Refugee Resettlement department, with a focus on securing and organizing in-kind donations, as well as assisting with finding and securing housing for newly arriving refugees and performing administrative tasks such as contract tracking and maintaining accurate records of donations, including dollar value equivalents for reporting purposes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Respond to donor inquiries Picking/ delivering up donated furniture and household goods. Handling the storage of furniture and other housing / initial welcome materials. Providing donors with receipts for donated items Maintain an inventory count of donated goods, and where items are stored Arranging the assembly and delivery of Welcome Kits (Kitchen, Cleaning, Bathroom, Personal Hygiene, etc.) from local community groups. Providing Welcome Kits to walk-in clients, depending on availability Ensuring cargo and passenger van maintenance is completed on schedule Organizing safe parking space for vehicles Adhere to all program and affiliate organization record-keeping requirements, including and not limited to donations and housing spreadsheets Support timely, accurate reporting including data/information quality review under the guidance of program management Maintain positive relationships with external donor focal points Assist program management in advancing program and operational goals Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: None QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 2 years of office/administrative experience, with data entry experience. Credentials: n/a General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work well under pressure and work effectively in a multicultural setting, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills. General experience with Microsoft 365. Transportation: This position requires reliable transportation for business purposes, such as between work locations, community settings, and driving clients in a personal and/or agency vehicle. Candidates must have an acceptable motor vehicle report. Language Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English. Clearance: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, motor vehicle records, valid driver’s license and auto insurance. The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.