About this opportunity
Mixteca Organization lists this Community Organizer & Program Coordinator opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $53,000-$55,000/year (Based on a 35hr week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, with some evening and Saturday hours as required
Location: In-Person, Brooklyn, NY, with regular community-based outreach
Reports to: Director of Programs
ABOUT MIXTECA
Mixteca Organization Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which seeks to support sustainable livelihoods for Spanish-speaking immigrants, regardless of status. Mixteca provides free and culturally sensitive programming to respond to the host of critical health, educational, and immigration needs for Spanish-speaking families in Brooklyn and the broader NYC metropolitan area.
POSITION SUMMARY
Mixteca is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Community Organizer & Program Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day program operations and long-term community engagement for Mixteca's health, immigration, education, and social services initiatives and events. In collaboration with a wide array of organizations, institutions, and advocacy coalitions, and through on-the-ground, culturally targeted community outreach, the Community Organizer will serve as a liaison, base-build, and create engagement opportunities for Spanish-speaking and Indigenous-language immigrant families.
While based at Mixteca's office in Brooklyn, this role will frequently involve working in nontraditional settings throughout the community to ensure accessibility and authentic engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination & Leadership
Coordinate and oversee the implementation of service base delivery activities - including caseload management, workshops, and events across Mixteca's program areas.
Lead planning, outreach, and logistics to ensure smooth program operations.
Monitor program outcomes and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers; assign tasks and provide ongoing support to ensure quality work.
Community Engagement & Outreach Conduct culturally relevant outreach to engage immigrant families in programming and services.
Build and sustain strong relationships with Latinx and Indigenous community members.
Identify emerging community needs and provide feedback to inform program development.
Partnerships & Collaboration Collaborate with partner organizations, coalitions, and institutions to strengthen program reach and impact.
Represent Mixteca at community events, advocacy spaces, and external meetings.
Leadership Development & Advocacy Support community members in developing leadership skills and advocacy tools to advance equity and justice.
Facilitate educational and empowerment opportunities that promote civic participation and community voice.
Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate program records, including attendance, participant feedback, and outcome tracking.
Support grant reporting requirements with data collection and documentation.
Assist in volunteer coordination and supervision when needed.
Support with general administrative and operations needs, as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS, or equivalent work experience at a nonprofit community organization, human rights, or community organizing field.
Highly developed and dynamic interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
Demonstrated success in serving hard-to-reach communities and capacity to coordinate a range of successful campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to work both in a team structure and independently.
Effective public speaker, with strong organizational skills and intent listening skills.
Experienced with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
IMPORTANT ROLE NOTES
Equal Opportunity: Mixteca Organization Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, New York State, and New York City law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Overtime Eligibility: This is a non-exempt position. Hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek are compensated in accordance with Mixteca's overtime policy and applicable wage-and-hour law.
BENEFITS
Mixteca offers a range of benefits to support the health, well-being, and everyday needs of our staff, including: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
Monthly OMNY card.
Paid time off, personal days, and sick days.
Summer Fridays with shortened workdays during the summer.
Weekly yoga sessions offered in partnership with a local studio.
Access to discounted tickets and special offers for concerts, performances, cultural events, and other special events throughout the year.
Opportunities to participate in staff events and activities that support connection, community, and well-being.
APPLICATION INFORMATION To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Include 'Community Organizer & Program Coordinator' in the subject line. Position to be filled immediately; interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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