Coordinator 1 - Program Coordinator (Temporary) at Inland Southern California 211

Riverside, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Coordination, Case Management, Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Trauma-Informed Care, Equity Lens, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Bilingual Spanish, Resource Connection

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Classification: Coordinator I Type: Full-time, Exempt, Temporary (05/01/2026 – 12/31/2026) Employer: Inland Southern California 211+ Division: Community Impact Reports To: Program Manager Pay Rate: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour, payable bi-weekly Benefits: Medical, vision, dental coverage; long-term disability and other insurance; 403b retirement; sick leave; accrued vacation; and 32-hour workweek. Typical Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on a 32-hour workweek. Some evenings and weekends WHO WE ARE In partnership with Inland SoCal United Way, Inland SoCal 211+ mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. For over 90 years, we’ve answered the call, actively listening and responding to local needs. We champion community resiliency, financial security, and health under the values of excellence, empathy, and equity. With over 100 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, we serve 1 million people in Riverside, San Bernardino, and East Los Angeles Counties. Together with community partners and those we serve, we're working towards a future where every person in our communities can achieve what they envision for their lives. To learn more about our workplace culture, visit www.inlandsocaluw.org/careers. WHO YOU ARE Mission-Focused: Your goal is to create change for better lives and healthier communities. You engage donors, volunteers, and the community, striving to accomplish shared goals and making the best judgments for the community and organization. Relationship-Oriented: You prioritize people over processes, cultivating relationships for common goals. You value diversity, practice effective communication, and actively listen to diverse input. Collaborator: You achieve change through collective action and partnership. You share community knowledge, focus on shared goals, and seek win-win solutions while maintaining core values. Results-Driven: You are dedicated to measurable goals for the common good. You communicate goals, motivate others, promote innovation, and drive resources to deliver excellent service. Brand Steward: You grow and protect the organization's reputation with integrity and strong ethics. You act according to the organization's values, take appropriate action, and maintain transparency. JOB PURPOSE The Community Impact division advances the mission of United Way and 211 through programs that empower community efforts and improve lives. The division includes the organizational departments for Economic Mobility, Housing, Behavioral Health, and the 211 Contact Center, as well as programs and projects such as disaster readiness, grantmaking, and other community initiatives. Program Coordinators support Community Impact programs and services across the organization. This role works with one or more programs and projects and may move between assignments based on operational needs. This position works with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including but not limited to justice-involved, youth, seniors, families, and unhoused community members. Program Coordinators are responsible for coordinating activities based on their assignment, interacting with participants and supporters, conducting outreach in the community, and working collaboratively with other programs and departments to create a seamless experience for those we serve. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Program Operations • Program Coordinators are assigned to work on one or more programs and may be reassigned based on operational needs. Program Coordinators must promote all programs and services offered by the organization. • Represent United Way and 211 with a high degree of reputational excellence and exceptional customer service. • Coordinate day-to-day operations of assigned programs to ensure goals, timelines, and deliverables are met. • Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants, partners, and stakeholders, escalating communications to organizational leadership when appropriate. • Coordinate services and provide program support for a wide range of backgrounds, including unhoused, youth, seniors, justice-involved, and other populations with varied cultural, social, and economic needs. • Coordinate participant services, such as intake assessments, resource connections, applications, fee collection, service placement, monitoring, and case reporting. • Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, orientation, and ongoing communication, in collaboration with other departments, programs, and outreach staff. • Schedule, plan, attend, and carry/setup/breakdown of equipment (e.g., canopies/folding tables) for outreach events, and track/report event outcomes and follow-up after outreach. • Speak, present, and educate the community about available programs and services, communicating effectively with a wide range of backgrounds, including donors, volunteers, providers, and community members. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with program partners and participants through regular professional communication, compose emails and announcements, answer calls, and provide updates and other program information. • Accurately and consistently enter and maintain program and client data, collect and maintain program statistics and information for ongoing reporting, uphold HIPAA and other applicable requirements for client data, and provide programmatic updates to leadership. • Communicate with and assist clients, providers, and the community in a professional, compassionate, and timely manner. • Understand and apply all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines relevant to the program, and correctly implement all organizational policies and procedures. • Proactively seek out and learn information about all programs and services offered by the organization and inform/connect participants to other program offerings. • Proactively maintain a clean, safe environment in the office, storage areas, and off-site services. • Work closely with other Program Coordinators to ensure understanding about available programs and participate in outreach efforts and events as needed. • Work closely with the External Affairs department to develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders in the community, and collect stories, quotes, and photos from participants, partners, and events to help demonstrate program impact. Community work is always changing because the needs of the community are our foremost mission. The above duties represent the typical responsibilities of the role, but other duties may be assigned. You will be expected to perform other tasks as required by your role and operational needs Requirements QUALIFICATIONS We encourage applicants to think broadly about their background and skill set to thrive in the role and perform the job duties, even if their qualifications do not match 100%. Applicants should have the education, experience, and/or training necessary to fulfill the job duties. Examples of how this requirement may be met include: • High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency with 2 years of experience in a relevant field with demonstrated results and progressive responsibility; OR • Associate’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience. • Completion of ISC211+’s Careers Cohort may be substituted for education/experience. Required: • Strong computer skills and competence in Microsoft Office environment. • Strong private internet connection when working remotely. • Willingness to complete training and certifications relevant to the program assignment, such as but not limited to Community Health Worker, Mental Health First Aid, or certifications to deliver Anger Management or Substance Use courses. • Commitment to attending in-person requirements such as working in-office when required for training or program activities and attending organizational gatherings. • Ability and commitment to using a trauma-informed and equity lens while empathetically responding to the interconnectedness of barriers experienced by participants. • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to active listening and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience (e.g., colleague, client, external, in-person, virtual, or written), as appropriate to role. Preferred: • Bilingual Spanish/English • Social service experience at an organization serving people experiencing housing instability, homelessness, food insecurity, or other needs related to low-income. • Applicants who share lived experience with the communities and populations we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. Physical Requirements Work is performed in an office using standard office equipment such as the telephone, computer, fax machine, and copier. Tasks include moving objects like laptops and chairs, repetitive wrist and hand motions, document preparation and analysis, transcribing information, navigating software, and prolonged sitting. These represent what is necessary to perform the essential duties. This position requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, crouching kneeling, stooping, and lifting and carrying objects up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided, as required by applicable law. Transportation Requirements A driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum personal liability insurance as required by California law and the company's insurance carriers are required. A driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier is also required. This position involves driving a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations, attending meetings and events, regular off-site or field work, transportation of equipment or materials, and/or time-sensitive responsibilities. Mileage in personal vehicles is reimbursed at IRS standard rate. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Grant Funding This position is grant funded and carries the possibility that it will not be renewed if further funding is not obtained. The availability of grant funds does not guarantee continued employment. Transfer Eligibility This position is eligible for transfer to similar positions. Transfers require cross-training, sufficient performance, and job availability. An open position does not guarantee transfer, promotion, or continued employment. Remote and Hybrid Work This position involves work at home and/or in the community. Employees are still required to attend in-person activities such as in-office days, training, meetings, and other activities based on operational needs. Work performed remotely requires a private high-speed internet connection and a work area where non-employees cannot access or overhear confidential information. Remote work is subject to the same professional conduct and safety requirements as in-person work. Continuous Improvement All positions actively participate in continuous improvement processes. Depending on the position and operational needs, this may include completing, attending, supporting, facilitating, or planning efforts. HIRING POLICIES Equal Employment Opportunity Employment opportunities at ISC211+ are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), military status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, medical condition, reproductive health decision making, marital status, victim of violence status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fair Chance Act ISC211+ will consider qualified applicants with a justice-impacted history under the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose criminal history or undergo a background check until after a conditional job offer. If a conviction directly related to the job is found, you will have the opportunity to explain, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the report's accuracy. Pre-Employment Screening All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background screening and drug test results. As the recipient of federal funds, this company participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of community impact programs, serving as the primary contact for participants and stakeholders. Perform outreach, intake assessments, and maintain accurate client data to ensure program goals and deliverables are met.