Community Engagement Coordinator

Status: Full-time, in-person, temporary August to December 2026 Payment: $20 to $23 hourly. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Founded in 1998, Latinos Progresando is a nonprofit organization that elevates the well-being of the Mexican community. Latinos Progresando provides quality, affordable immigration legal services, reaching families from more than 60 countries worldwide. Additionally, the organization leads a 60-organization coalition called the Marshall Square Resource Network, offers arts and cultural programming, and provides scholarship funding to students from immigrant families. Latinos Progresando’s Director of Advocacy & Impact will lead the organization’s efforts to create an advocacy platform that builds bridges and elevates the well-being of the Mexican community through leadership development, policy, and cultural amplification. Responsibilities Community Engagement Project Management Reporting to the Community Programs Director, support the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of projects and initiatives that engage Marshall Square residents Coordinate monthly food distribution program to 50-plus participants; communicate program changes and requirements to participants; support participants in navigating the online portal; manage partnership with Nourishing Hope Manage communications with program participants, including mass texting via SimpleText Maintain data and evaluation information on community engagement activities As needed, provide data and narrative information to the Development Team for grant writing and reporting, and communications items Lead green initiatives, including expansion of the urban tree canopy, planting trees, and community engagement around the environmental and social benefits of urban forestry General Community Programs Attend and contribute to the success of all LP signature events, Marshall Square Resource Network quarterly meetings, and committee meetings as assigned Facilitate and plan participation of community residents in LP events and programs, including the annual community summit, among other events Represent the organization at recurring resource-sharing event planning meetings and resource tabling events, as assigned Responsibilities may also include other duties, as assigned. Requirements Minimum three years of relevant experience Initiative and ability to engage multiple, diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals Ability to multitask and prioritize Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Comfortable and confident in a fast-paced environment Punctual and reliable Ability to work flexible hours Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) a plus Latinos Progresando offers a robust benefits package, including health and life insurance, a 401k plan, and generous time-off policies. Employees work on-site four days a week and can work one day remotely. Latinos Progresando provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Latinos Progresando is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us before an interview; no candidate will be penalized for requesting an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr