Program Coordinator, Renaisssance Mid-Peninsula (East Palo Alto)

Feb. 22, 2012

San Francisco, CA

Confidential

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center (www.rencenter.org) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to create sustainable economic development through small business ownership. At our three offices and remote program sites, we deliver high-quality business training support services to socially and economically diverse men and women starting and expanding microenterprises.

Renaissance seeks a Program Coordinator to expand our mid-peninsula office through client recruitment, marketing, and events administration with an initial focus on a new program in Daly City. This position, based in our Mid-Peninsula site (currently located in East Palo Alto), requires an individual who works well with diverse people, is flexible/dynamic, highly organized, can set and meet deadlines and be effective and professional. The program coordinator will work directly with our clients, represent our organization at various events, present on our services at community meetings, track and report on client outcomes, research/write client success stories, communicate with funders and support marketing efforts including our web site, collateral and social media campaigns.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical abilities.

Reporting Relationship(s): The Program Coordinator reports to the Renaissance-Mid-Peninsula Program Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Operations -- Coordinate trainings/events and client services with initial focus on Daly City

Programmatic Support - Contribute to Mid-Peninsula programmatic work as assigned including, but not limited to: program development, evaluation, partner/community/public relations, reporting program outcomes to government agencies, financial supporters and community members, client outcome tracking/follow-up, data input, administrative support.

Direct Services -- Introduce entrepreneurs and potential business owners to economic development resources and provide direct support/assistance with business planning and growth processes including basic consulting and technical assistance.

Outreach - Perform public outreach at community, donor and media events. Identify and reach out to new partners for off-site presentations. Attend off-site meetings, networking and tabling events, and provide grassroots outreach

Information Requests - Remain abreast of organization's programs and services, training/event/staff schedules, and regional microenterprise issues to inform and assist clients, donors, partners, and peers.

Research and Writing - Assist in researching background information and preparing various documents/communication materials (e.g. proposals, client success stories).

Assist in keeping website/marketing materials updated and manage social media efforts.

Skills:

Proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic, but process-driven work environment.

Ability to interact effectively with myriad stakeholders (staff, board, clients, policy makers, community, volunteers, funders) from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Effective time and project management.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook and Excel), Internet and databases.

Qualifications:

Experience with community organizing, program development, and quantitative and qualitative program evaluation.

Familiarity with regional/local microenterprise and economic development issues.

Demonstrated ability to work with, organize, and motivate diverse individuals.

Experience in marketing, outreach and social media.

Equivalent of bachelor's degree in public or business administration, city planning or a related field and/or an associate's degree and five years of related experience.

Database familiarity.

Valid driver's license.

Work schedule varies, but can include weekday evenings and weekend hours. Local travel to remote training sites, presentations and events also required.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, one-page writing sample to Oscar Dominguez, Renaissance Mid-Peninsula, 1848 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, oscar@rencenter.org

650-321-1025 (fax).

No telephone calls please.