Program Coordinator

About Our Organization: 

Q Christian Fellowship is hiring! We are a diverse community of LGBTQ+ Christians and their allies drawn together through our love of Christ and our belief that every person is a beloved child of God. People from various backgrounds, cultures, theologies, and denominations belong here. By gathering together, embracing our differences, and celebrating our shared trust in Christ’s love, we seek to point toward the full inclusivity to which God is calling us. Just as Jesus led by example in his life on earth, we are dedicated to living out a transformative example of Christ’s fellowship in the world.

We are a rapidly growing organization and offer ample opportunities for growth and personal development. We are looking for a candidate who is self-directed, thoughtful, and can work in a fast-paced and highly communicative environment. This is a remote position and will be 20 hours per week, with some travel required. Our small-yet-mighty-team are all passionate about serving as the hands and feet of God within our community and throughout the world!

Purpose:

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the administration of specific programming within the organization. Five areas of focus include: Community Groups, Refuge & Resurrection Groups, Parent Programming Support, Community Relations, and Programming Data and Feedback.

Reports to: Program & Development Manager

Part time: 20 hours per week

Salary Range: $20-22 per hour

Desired About You: 

• Detail-oriented planner. 
• Excellent at communicating with staff, program participants, and volunteers.
• Skilled at facilitating conflict resolution.
• Intellectually curious and excited by innovative approaches to big challenges.
• Creative and driven, with a passion for building and supporting programs 
• A list maker and a list do-er!
• Precise, deadline oriented, and timely in work delivery.
• A believer in community as a form of advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and allies, those newly out and out for a long time. 
• Adept at cultivating a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging across a team. 
• Experience with: Google Workspace Apps, especially Google Sheets (must excel at Excel!), Google Forms and Google Docs; Asana (or other project management software).

Task Overview:

• Plan and schedule programming and event coverage based on staff capacity and community needs.
• Monitor and review programming to ensure that timelines are met, guidelines are adhered to, and volunteer performances are of adequate quality.
• Establish volunteer schedules and assign work to volunteers as needed.
• Confer with the Program & Development Manager to communicate program needs and announcements to the community and to discuss program issues, community concerns, timelines, and policies. 
• Provide surveys to community members, obtaining testimonials to serve as a basis for supporting and participating in programs
• Act as liaison between volunteers and staff for all programming needs.  

Specific Activities:

Communicating with Persons Outside the Organization

• Communicate with volunteers and program participants

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Coordinate event and programming logistics
• Obtain testimonials from community members to serve as basis for supporting and participating in programs
• Provide reports on project status and flag areas of concern

Scheduling Work and Activities

• Schedule year-round Community Group programming 
• Schedule year-round Refuge & Resurrection (R&R) Group programming 
• Schedule volunteer work hours

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

• Confer with other staff to coordinate programming activities
• Direct and coordinate activities of volunteers 
• Oversee execution of program policies

Getting Information

• Research other organizations and programs to glean programming best practices
• Conduct surveys to assess needs and recommend solutions

Developing Objectives and Strategies

• Develop program success metrics and strategies in conjunction with the Program & Development Manager 

Judging the Qualities of Offerings

• Evaluate content, suitability, and sustainability of program resources 
• Review and edit program resources and offerings 

Performing Administrative Activities

• Oversee administrative needs for Community Groups and Refuge & Resurrection (R&R) Groups programming and events as needed

Training and Teaching Others

• Conduct Community Group meetings - with participants and leaders - on a regular basis
• Participate as a panelist for events, as needed  

Analyzing Data or Information

• Analyze program data for reports to the board of directors and staff directors 
• Partner with the Program & Development Manager and the Operations Director to provide data and statistics for the annual Plan On A Page (POAP)

Q Christian Fellowship is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity, Q Christian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its hiring, programs or activities. Q Christian is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.