Community Service Coordinator Jobs

The Cesar Chavez Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves low-income families in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas through affordable housing and social service programs.

Under the direction of the Regional Program Coordinator, the Community Service Coordinator runs and oversees the operations of the Si Se Puede Community Center programs and related activities. This full-time position involves the use of judgment, supervisory ability, and skills in resident/community planning. The position requires implementing and supervising programs, classes and activities for effectiveness. The position requires supervision of residents, volunteers, and student interns. Community Service Coordinators are required to outreach to the community and establish partnership when needed.

The Responsibility

• Maintain all ethical practices of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. by serving the community with character, integrity, dignity, and a high degree of professionalism
• Friendly, outgoing personality that establishes a welcoming environment within the facility for members and visitor
• Run all Si Se Puede Community Center Programs, which consist of an Afterschool Program, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness and Community Outreach
• Skill in maintaining record keeping and document retention systems and in compiling comprehensive reports

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential Worker Position (This is not a work from home position)
• Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated and provide a copy of vaccination card
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Preferred - Have at least 48 units of college credit from a two-year accredited college or related experience in Education/Youth Development/Community Services
• Live scan Fingerprint/ background check
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/Access) required
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as required for transportation, set up and conducting activities
• Preferably bilingual
• The ability to create partnerships to ensure all site/programming requirements are being met
• Must provide proof of a negative TB test result taken within the last 2 years
• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified (or obtain within 30 days) and maintain those certifications
• This position does require the individual to commute between sites

THE BENEFITS:

• Improve daily lives of residents by inspiring and transforming communities
• Join historical farm worker movement founded by Cesar E. Chavez
• Gain classroom experience in non-traditional learning environment!
• 100% paid PPO health, dental and vision insurance

COVID REQUIREMENTS Cesar Chavez Foundation is designated as essential and has a COVID-19 vaccine requirement.