POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serving as primary project coordinator of an early literacy program, defining project scope, coordinating internal teams, establishing timelines, managing implementation, and monitoring results. 
• Researching and monitoring the national and local context regarding early education and care.  
• Assisting in the design and implementation of evaluation tools of the pilot programs, such as surveys, focus groups, qualitative analysis, and other. 
• Documenting participants’ feedback by taking notes, conducting surveys, making calls, and other. 
• Assisting in the development of materials and reports to comply with DHS grant monitoring activities. 
• Participating in trainings, events, and regular project meetings held by the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and other government/nonprofit partner organizations to identify and design systems change priorities. 
• Participating in meetings with the FSI (Future Services Institute) of the University of Minnesota, and with CLUES’ system partners to assess the design of the pilot programs.
• Maintaining supportive communication with program participants, including phone calls, email, newsletters, and flyers. 
• Editing and reviewing written materials, including outreach materials, in English and Spanish. 
• Promoting the mission, operating values, and agency services of CLUES within the community.  
• Maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Carrying out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

• This position is not responsible for supervising employees but may supervise interns and/or volunteers. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education, Experience & Key Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in position-related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. 
• 1-2 years of experience and training in evaluation and implementation of projects related to education, government, community engagement, or related field.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, both verbally and in written form. 
• Possesses a deep understanding of Latinx culture/values. The ideal candidate is rooted in the Latino community’s experience, culture, and traditions and is able to navigate mainstream systems and experience to make relevant cross-cultural connections. 
• Understanding of systems change work and its impact on racial justice, systemic inequities, barriers to success, and economic mobility. 
• Must have strong organization skills and attention to detail. 
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must display tact and discretion in communicating with diverse audiences and be able to effectively convey information to a broad set of stakeholders, including community members and policy makers. 
• Flexible and comfortable with adapting to change and evolving needs during the life of the project. 
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate community engagement. 

Language Skills 

• Effective communication in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written materials, including reports, contracts, and proposals.  
• Ability to effectively present ideas and information in an organized and effective manner, including writing reports. 
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and respond promptly and appropriately to questions from clients, co-workers, management, and external parties.  

Transportation 

• Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle for independent transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automotive insurance, and maintain a good driving record. Must submit to and pass annual recertification of compliance with CLUES Automobile and Transportation Policy and driving record check. 

Computer Skills 

• Proficient working knowledge of email software, the Internet, databases, and common Windows-based programs, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.  
• Must be willing to attend training to advance technical skills and maintain appropriate skill levels to perform job duties. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Background check

• Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check. As a condition of continued employment, staff person may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of these background checks.

Physical Demands

• Generally, presents standard office environment.  Must be able to use telephone and computer on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is required to travel between different sites by driving a motor vehicle. 
• As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff is currently primarily working remotely with the option of working from CLUES’ facilities as needed. Precautionary measures being followed to provide a safe working environment include enforcement of mask use and social distancing policies, daily cleaning and disinfection of work spaces, and limited public access to our facilities.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with moderate noise level.
• This position requires employee to work from different sites within the metropolitan area and possibly in Greater Minnesota. 

Equipment and Tools Used

• Motor vehicle, telephone, computer, copy/fax machine, calculator, and other common office equipment.

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