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Title:  GARE Network Strategies Coordinator  

Reports to:  GARE Deputy Director of Network Strategies  

FLSA Status:  Exempt   

Salary Range:  $66,297 - $74,584  

Location:  Remote  

Tentative Start Date:  As Soon As Possible

About Race Forward

Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.

Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward.  

Position Summary

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Network Strategies Coordinator is a project manager, strategic thinker, and network coordinator excited to build relationships with others.   Reporting to the Deputy Director of Network Strategies/Programs at GARE, the coordinator is responsible for organizing people, time, and resources across multiple projects to completion.  Strong written and oral communication are required for with GARE members, jurisdictions, stakeholders, and across GARE.  They are responsible for developing processes and procedures to monitor project progress and create status reports that note benchmarks and milestones. Comfortable with assigning tasks across the team, the Coordinator must be self-motivated and have strong leadership skills.

The Network Strategies Coordinator is highly organized, manages multiple projects and adapts with grace to changing circumstances and needs. They possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.  This professional can also implement and manage logistical demands of a staff who work cross-functionally to respond to the needs of the GARE membership. The position supports a geographically dispersed team that works across 4 US time zones.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the GARE Deputy Director of Programs the Network Strategies

Coordinator will:

• Independently manage projects with complex administrative elements across the GARE program ensuring tasks such as scheduling, tracking, and assignment completion adhere strictly to predefined timelines;
• Support the development and maintenance of GARE processes, procedures, and timelines for coordination of efforts across the program and GARE’s integrated program support areas; 
• Work closely with the GARE Communications Manager to help coordinate messaging across all GAREs programs;
• Assist in providing logistical support as needed to GARE members around accessing GAREs Innovation Communities, Programming, Events, Trainings or Online Community; 
• Assist in onboarding new GARE members and contribute as directed to leading informational sessions for members;
• Facilitate dialogue between practitioners and support network groups or other practitioner-led spaces;
• Work closely with the Engagement Team to provide programmatic support onsite and online, for convenings and events, including the capture and organizing of GARE programming session data
• Support network groups or other practitioner-led spaces, and efforts to support member engagement across the GARE program area; 
• Serve as a principle point of contact for GAREs Event speakers and performers providing oversite to contract needs, working closely with Race Forwards Fiscal and Legal Departments;
• Identify, set-up, and break-down required technologies for various meetings;
• Schedules appointments and supports coordination of meetings at all levels across GARE program areas;
• Work collaboratively with GARE’s Office of the Sr. Director Coordinator to ensure efficiencies across GARE programmatic and operational work units;
• Act as a liaison between external and internal staff, leaders and managers, consultants, network practitioners in coordinating meetings and relaying information;
• Other duties as identified by the GARE Deputy Director of Network Strategies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform successfully in this role, incumbent should possess skills identified below:

• Team culture is important to us, we desire teammates that possess a collaborative, creative, upbeat work style;  
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice work;
• Applies experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals;
• Collaboratively works with others and fosters a team-oriented environment;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in project management/project management professional tools and software;
• Methodical thinker with a proven ability to develop and implement effective plans and processes;
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders;
• Strong research and analytical skills with experience in data tracking, analysis and reporting;
• Proactively takes initiative and is self-motivated;
• Proficient in technologies/teleconferencing (i.e. ZOOM recording and editing) as well as Microsoft Office Suite and other software and tools that support remote work environments;
• Exercises a high level of discretion and respects confidentiality in support of the work.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Experience in racial equity work strongly preferred 
• 3+ years of project management or information management experience 
• Experience organizing or managing communications, outreach and contracts for programming, events, meeting or convenings 
• Project Management Professional or Certified, is preferred
• Experience creating processes and structures for social impact networks, non-profits, or associations, is preferred 

Additional Information

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 15% of the time.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work from Home: Enjoy flexibility of a 100% remote work environment
• Home Office Stipend: Receive a stipend to set up and maintain home office
• And much more…

How to Apply

External Applicants: To apply for this position, please click the link below. To ensure full consideration, please be sure to include both a cover letter and resume with your application.

https://raceforward.isolvedhire.com/jobs/  

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Race Forward is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Race Forward will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.  Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

EEO Statement

Race Forward provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.