Program Coordinator, Liberty Hill Foundation

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Charity Search Group Full time
Job Overview

Position Title: Program Manager

Reports to: Senior Director, Programs

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid-Onsite; Los Angeles, California

Salary Range: $72,600 - $82,600

About Liberty Hill Foundation

Liberty Hill Foundation is a leader in advocating for social change, focusing on social justice and equity by empowering grassroots movements in communities that face systemic oppression. Our mission is to enhance lives, communities, and policies, striving for a more equitable future for everyone. We are a vibrant team of dedicated changemakers, committed to fostering community organizing through our various programs, including grantmaking, training, capacity building, and coalition development.

Our staff embodies a committed community focused on social justice and improving living conditions. At Liberty Hill, we uphold our organizational values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), embracing the unique differences that each individual brings and promoting collaboration as a vital aspect of our mission to achieve justice and equity by empowering communities affected by systemic oppression.

Role Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Programs, the Program Manager will support and oversee Liberty Hill's programmatic initiatives. The primary focus in the initial year will be on Environmental Justice programs, including the Thriving Communities Grant Making Program (TCGM), EJ Ready, Environmental Leadership Initiative (ELI), and STAND LA, while also providing support across various programmatic areas.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Actively engaging in program meetings and team initiatives, such as competitive grantmaking and capacity-building programs, outreach, landscape analysis, and strategic planning.
  • Creating training materials and leading training sessions.
  • Coordinating, planning, scheduling, organizing, and facilitating meetings within Liberty Hill Foundation and with community partners.
  • Managing logistics for virtual meetings, including scheduling, stakeholder outreach, agenda creation, speaker recruitment, translation, technical support, registration, and meeting facilitation.
  • Collaborating in the development of a curriculum design team to propose effective learning modules on climate themes.
  • Assisting in the preparation of foundation reports and proposals.
  • Supporting the processing of financial reimbursements, invoices, and reports.
  • Coordinating with Liberty Hill staff regarding Environmental Justice activities.
  • Researching and cataloging studies and policies related to Climate Equity Roadmaps.
  • Collaborating with communications and advancement teams on current activities and related messaging.
  • Staying informed about renewable energy, climate resilience hubs, and just transition practices, including popular education techniques for diverse audiences.
  • Monitoring policy developments at the LA County Board of Supervisors regarding oil drilling.
  • Providing administrative support as needed.

Your role will involve policy research and curriculum development while working closely with both internal and external stakeholders. You will primarily coordinate initiatives aimed at addressing environmental inequities and promoting climate justice in marginalized communities in Los Angeles, collaborating with community partners to support sustainable and equitable environmental practices.

Impact Areas

Program Administration

  • Overseeing logistics for virtual meetings, including scheduling, stakeholder outreach, agenda creation, speaker recruitment, translation, technical support, registration, and facilitation.
  • Participating in program meetings and team initiatives, contributing to capacity-building programs, outreach efforts, and strategic planning.
  • Preparing and managing foundation reports, proposals, invoices, and reimbursements.
  • Coordinating with Liberty Hill staff on Environmental Justice activities to ensure alignment and integration across teams.

Policy Advocacy and Research

  • Conducting research and cataloging studies and policies on environmental and climate justice issues and Climate Equity Roadmaps.
  • Engaging with policymakers and stakeholders on policy decisions, including tracking developments at the LA County Board of Supervisors regarding oil drilling.
  • Staying updated on renewable energy, climate resilience hubs, and just transition practices, including best practice education techniques for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Education: BS/BA Degree preferred or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on personal lived/professional experience.
  • 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit, government, or labor union programs or campaigns.
  • 2+ years leading organizing or policy advocacy campaigns.
  • 2+ years working effectively with diverse and broad-based community constituencies.
  • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment requiring ongoing engagement with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Ability to navigate and learn various software, specifically Slack, Asana, and SharePoint.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to social and racial justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Core Competencies

  • Problem Solver: Identifies and defines problems, evaluates options, and presents recommendations.
  • Resilient: Demonstrates determination, sets challenging goals, and adapts to changing circumstances.
  • Collaborative: Builds and maintains relationships across the team and organization, fostering support from diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental coverage at 100%.
  • Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings.
  • Stipend to support remote work.
  • 10 Days of PTO and 58 hours of sick time.
  • 22 paid holidays.
  • 2 dedicated Volunteer Days.
  • Fridays off throughout August.
  • Summer Break during the first week of July and Winter Break during the last two weeks of December.

Liberty Hill operates in a hybrid remote environment with a dedicated coworking space. While in-person elements vary by function, key aspects of this role involve face-to-face mentorship, in-person meetings, and events that require physical presence and participation.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to operate a remote workstation and laptop for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity in operating a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Must reside in Los Angeles County and be available for in-person collaboration when necessary.

Application Process

Liberty Hill has engaged Charity Search Group to assist in the recruitment for this position. To apply, please complete the online application. Liberty Hill is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels of the organization, ensuring an equitable recruitment process and inclusive environment for all employees.



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