DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee day-to-day office operations and administration.
Create, maintain and update all case files (paper and electronic).
For all events (trainings, fundraisers, meetings, conferences, etc.), coordinate location, trainers and refreshments, purchase materials and supplies.
Maintain the volunteer database. Develop systems and procedures for integrating volunteer records with case management records in database.
Oversee volunteer compliance with background clearance process, including updated clearances for longstanding volunteers.
Develop and implement outreach plans to recruit new Child Advocates.
Lead staff planning and logistics for the semi-annual training for Child Advocates.
Work with social worker to develop ongoing education program for Child Advocates.
Serve as point of contact for:
Managing Director
Office lease/facilities management
IT consultants
All vendors, including telephone, internet, technology, security

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. degree required.
Applicants must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience as legal secretary or law-related support position preferred.
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively.
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills in English.
A commitment to public interest work.
Proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to speak with children in Spanish and to communicate over the telephone in Spanish with children, family members, and others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to take initiative, to work collaboratively, and an enthusiasm for working with volunteers.
Passion, tenacity and optimism for the issues affecting immigrant children and their families.

A valid driver’s license is necessary for traveling to meetings and Child Advocate trainings in and around Houston, Texas.

How to apply

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@TheYoungCenter.org and include the title “Houston Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line. To learn more about the Young Center’s work, please visit www.TheYoungCenter.org.