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Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains · 1 month ago

Economic Development Coordinator - Bilingual Preferred

Albuquerque,NM,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21.50/hr - $22.50/hr

2+ years exp

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting refugee families. The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the operations and administration of economic development programs aimed at enhancing the self-sufficiency and financial well-being of eligible participants.

Child CareCommunitiesFamilyHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes with each potentially eligible participants, determine eligibility for the program and provide accurate documentation including orientation

Maintain positive relationships with key community partners that provide wraparound support, financial literacy training, asset-specific training, business consulting, and technical assistance support

Provide direct counseling and technical assistance to clients on savings, credit, financial literacy, loans, asset building, and business consulting

Track, organize, and evaluate participant progress and outcomes, Coordinate with third party vendors from whom clients wish to purchase their asset including verifying value and provision of payment

Track, organize, screen, and evaluate participants and their progress towards gaining a loan

Prepare and submit program reports to funders in a timely matter including documenting success stories while maintaining organized client files and entering information into specific databases

Coordinate program development efforts to ensure that program outcomes are achieved

Keeps supervisors informed of trends, issues, and developments in providing services

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local contracts and requirements, including HIPAA

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business startup knowledgeFinancial literacyCommunity partnership buildingBilingual (English + foreign language)Written communicationProblem-solvingCross cultural sensitivityComputer skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Background or base knowledge in business startup, business education and financial literacy

English language abilities and functional fluency in one or more foreign languages

Cross cultural sensitivity and knowledge with the ability and desire to work with people of other cultures, some of whom will be limited English speakers

Expertise in building and maintaining relationships with a variety of community partners

Skilled at problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, collaboration, coordination and mediation

Written communication skills, ability to write reports and to make presentations

Detail-oriented, extensive documentation skills, organized and able to multi-task

Attention to punctuality for work, appointments and report dates

Ability to self-start and work well in a team setting as well as individually

Computer skills in Word, Excel, and the use of email and other applications

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide proof of auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000

Demonstration of commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance or related field; or 2-3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience