JOB TITLE:                              Financial Stability Coordinator

REPORTS TO:                         President/CEO of United Way of South Texas

GENERAL SUMMARY:          Provide leadership in establishing components to strengthen financial stability efforts in Hidalgo and Starr counties.  The goal is to secure volunteers and financial support to operate free tax assistance sites throughout Hidalgo and Starr Counties.  Additionally, the coordinator develops a curriculum to educate the community on financial stability services available. Assist with United Way special activities.

Time dedicated to each program may vary according to the annual cycle of tasks at hand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree and five years of work experience in a health & human service organization, with expertise in accounting and computer knowledge. Experience working with volunteers is a plus. 

Knowledge / Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recruit, educate, cultivate and work with volunteers
• Be proactive, self-starter, and independent
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Computer literate; extensive use of Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Basic knowledge of QuickBooks
• Be proactive, self-starting, and independent
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills (Grant writing experience a plus)
• Must have reliable transportation (and personal insurance)
• Position will include a significant weekly schedule shift to evenings and weekends during tax season.
• Capable of lifting 35 lbs. or more

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for building organizational capacity, providing outreach to volunteers, employers, community groups, and media as well as communicating successes and challenges to all stakeholders.
• Compile and prepare all program outcomes reports, (i.e., volunteer hours, families served, total refunds, rejection rates. E-file rates, etc…)
• Maintain current grants timeline, update account passwords and other requirements
• Facilitate all volunteer trainings, many are held on weekends and evenings
• Responsible for securing sufficient funding to keep the program self-sufficient, including but not limited to, grant writing, must meet financial goals annually.
• Recruit and develop volunteers, organize schedules, and develop plans to ensure the future sustainability of new initiatives.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Work with staff and volunteers to begin workplace Financial Literacy sessions with selected groups.
2. Coordinate VITA annual volunteer awards ceremony.
3. Develop a working knowledge of all areas of the organization to better compliment all functions of the agency’s work.
4. Attend community information fairs as requested by the President.
5. Manage and lead the youth leadership mentorship program including the development and facilitation of curriculum (not guaranteed).
6. Research grants and submit at least two non-VITA grants per year.

AmeriCorps NCCC Program (based on approved volunteer program)

1. Oversee and manage an AmericCorps NCCC team, with volunteer representatives from throughout the country. The volunteer count varies and may be from 9 – 13 young adults.
2. Complete applications, including a projected detailed work scheduled.
3. Coordinate logistics with partner organizations, to ensure that projects are available on Fridays, throughout their three-month stay, beginning in mid-January.
4. Ensure that teams adhere to all NCCC rules and regulations, and complete timely reporting requirements.