ABOUT THE POSITION: The Administrative Coordinator will provide intensive administrative support for the work of the Coalition and the Executive Director. They will ensure that Coalition staff have necessary physical and virtual resources and tools to carry out their work. The Coordinator provides key administrative support for the Executive Director and Coalition Board. This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of specific development and communications activities. An ideal candidate would excel at working as part of a small team, and knowing how to plan ahead and keep daily organizational activities running smoothly in the midst of changing priorities.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (The Coalition) works collaboratively to ensure safety and survival for people who are homeless, and to end the crisis of homelessness in our region. Compass Housing Alliance (Compass) is the fiscal sponsor for the Coalition, and this position will be employed through Compass. Compass develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. To learn more about the agency visitwww.compasshousingalliance.org.
LOCATION: Headquarters in Pioneer Square
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Days Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
SALARY: DOE and within Compass ranges
BENEFITS: Complete benefits package with medical, vision, dental, Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate’s degree is strongly desired, Bachelor’s preferred in social work or related field or relevant, progressively responsible work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a paid or significant volunteer role in human/social services, membership or community-based organization, or other similar setting (e.g., service industry), desired.
1 or more years’ experience in a leadership-level administrative experience, including but not limited to scheduling, supporting leadership, drafting written materials, data entry, support of projects with multiple deadlines, or working with multiple stakeholders, desired.
Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, desired.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Compass Housing Alliance is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and treats all employees and applicants equally without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability and all other groups protected by law, and promotes diversity in its workforce. Compass Housing Alliance takes affirmative action to implement programs and maintain practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity. Our program is available for review by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources Office during regular office hours.
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To qualify for consideration applicants must include a cover letter that details relevant skills, experience, and education AND contact information for three professional references.
Please review Coalition priorities and projects at www.homelessinfo.org prior to applying
For more information about our current job openings and access to the online application, visit our website at http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/who-we-are-top/employment/.